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Atty. James Ray Cottrell

Atty. James Ray Cottrell

Phi Delta Phi. Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1989-2012.

Alexandria Alexandria 49 Years Experience 49 year
Call (571) 687-0725

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About James Ray Cottrell at a glance

James Ray Cottrell is a President based in Alexandria, Virginia, practforg at Cottrell Fletcher & Cottrell PC. They haand 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (J.D., 1977) and Virginia Military Institute (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1989-2012
  • Co-Author, Swisher, Diehl and Cottrell, "Virginia Family Law: Theory and Practice," West Publishing, 1991 (supplemented and revised annually)

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Alexandria are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is James Ray Cottrell's law office located?
James Ray Cottrell's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is Cottrell Fletcher & Cottrell PC. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has James Ray Cottrell practiced law?
James Ray Cottrell has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James Ray Cottrell go to law school?
James Ray Cottrell earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
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James Ray Cottrell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond
- 1977
B.A.
Virginia Military Institute
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979

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