Atty. James Roe Barrett

Atty. James Roe Barrett

Mr. James Roe Barrett is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, contaminated properties/ waste, energy & infrastructure project siting & defense and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (771) 212-9091 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Roe Barrett at a glance

James Roe Barrett is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, class action, zoning, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1991) and District of Columbia (1994). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1991) and Pitzer College (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Roe Barrett is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, contaminated properties/ waste, energy & infrastructure project siting & defense and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Pitzer College in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Roe Barrett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Roe Barrett 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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Class Action

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Land Use & Zoning

James Roe Barrett is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Product Liability

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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 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 Roe Barrett

Where is James Roe Barrett's law office located?
James Roe Barrett's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Roe Barrett handle?
James Roe Barrett focuses on business, class action, zoning, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Roe Barrett practiced law?
James Roe Barrett has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Roe Barrett go to law school?
James Roe Barrett earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James Roe Barrett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1991
B.A.
Pitzer College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1994

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