Atty. James Ray Cottrell
Phi Delta Phi. Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1989-2012.
Profwith Summary
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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