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About James R. Spencer at a glance
James R. Spencer is a Dist. J. based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1974), District of Columbia (1978), and Virginia (1985). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1974) and Clark Atlanta University (B.A. Howard, 1971). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R. Spencer is a lawyer
- James R. received a B.A. degree from Clark Atlanta University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James R. practices in Richmond, VA
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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