Atty. James R. Walker

Atty. James R. Walker

James R. Walker is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, products liability.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (412) 626-6020 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James R. Walker at a glance

James R. Walker is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Franklin and Marshall College (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Walker is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, products liability
  • James received a B.A. degree from Franklin and Marshall College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Walker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Walker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James R. Walker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

James R. Walker is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James R. Walker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Walker

Where is James R. Walker's law office located?
James R. Walker's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Walker handle?
James R. Walker focuses on business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James R. Walker practiced law?
James R. Walker has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James R. Walker go to law school?
James R. Walker earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact James R. Walker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
Franklin and Marshall College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984

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