Atty. James Robert Heston

Atty. James Robert Heston

James Robert Heston is a lawyer practicing commercial law, franchise law, field marketing and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Butler University in 1967, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Fairfax Fairfax 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About James Robert Heston at a glance

James Robert Heston is a business and franchise attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975), Virginia (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1974) and Butler University (B.S., 1967). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Robert Heston is a lawyer practicing commercial law, franchise law, field marketing and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Butler University in 1967, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Robert Heston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Robert Heston 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.

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Franchise Law

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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 Fairfax 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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Where is James Robert Heston's law office located?
James Robert Heston's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Robert Heston handle?
James Robert Heston focuses on business, franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Robert Heston practiced law?
James Robert Heston has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James Robert Heston go to law school?
James Robert Heston earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1967).
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 1974
B.S.
Butler University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
Virginia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985

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