Atty. James Ray Phelps

Atty. James Ray Phelps

Mr. James Ray Phelps is a lawyer practicing advertising, prescription drugs, licensing and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 64 yrs experience 64 year
Call (202) 434-4288 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Ray Phelps at a glance

James Ray Phelps is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on drug crimes, ip, litigation, health care, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1962), District of Columbia (1967), and U.S. Supreme Court (1967). Educated at University of Cincinnati (LL.B., 1962) and University of Cincinnati A.B. with honors (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Ray Phelps is a lawyer practicing advertising, prescription drugs, licensing and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Cincinnati, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • James practices at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Ray Phelps's Areas of Practice

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

Drug Crimes

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Ray Phelps is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James Ray Phelps is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James Ray Phelps is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Ray Phelps

Where is James Ray Phelps's law office located?
James Ray Phelps's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ray Phelps handle?
James Ray Phelps focuses on drug crimes, ip, litigation, health care, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Ray Phelps practiced law?
James Ray Phelps has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did James Ray Phelps go to law school?
James Ray Phelps earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (—).
How can I contact James Ray Phelps for a consultation?
You can contact James Ray Phelps directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Ray Phelps received?
James Ray Phelps's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Cincinnati
- 1962
University of Cincinnati A.B. with honors
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1962
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1967

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