Atty. James R. Walpole

Atty. James R. Walpole

James R. Walpole is a lawyer practicing environmental and business issues, litigation, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law.

Alexandria Alexandria 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Walpole at a glance

James R. Walpole is a business, real estate, m&a, and litigation attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1969), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1969), District of Columbia (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1972). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1969) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1966). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James R. Walpole is a lawyer practicing environmental and business issues, litigation, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • James R. received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James R. practices in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Walpole's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Walpole 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. Walpole is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

James R. Walpole is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Alexandria 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Walpole

Where is James R. Walpole's law office located?
James R. Walpole's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Walpole handle?
James R. Walpole focuses on business, real estate, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James R. Walpole practiced law?
James R. Walpole has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James R. Walpole go to law school?
James R. Walpole earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact James R. Walpole for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1969
B.A.
John Carroll University
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third and Sixth Circuits
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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