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About James S. Cohen at a glance
James S. Cohen is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on product liability, litigation, consumer, education, and government. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1984) and Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1984). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1983) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A. Politics, 1979). Active member of District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James S. Cohen is a lawyer practicing administrative law, defective and dangerous products, government and 11 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Washington, DC
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James S. Cohen's Areas of Practice
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James S. Cohen is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
James S. Cohen is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in District of Columbia →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
James S. Cohen is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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