Atty. James Scott Ballenger

Atty. James Scott Ballenger

Mr. James Scott Ballenger is a lawyer practicing antitrust and competition, supreme court and appellate.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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James Scott Ballenger is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (Inactive) (2000) and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Scott Ballenger is a lawyer practicing antitrust and competition, supreme court and appellate
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC

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James Scott Ballenger's Areas of Practice

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

Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is James Scott Ballenger's law office located?
James Scott Ballenger'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 Scott Ballenger handle?
James Scott Ballenger focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Scott Ballenger practiced law?
James Scott Ballenger has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Scott Ballenger go to law school?
James Scott Ballenger earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1993

Bar Admissions

South Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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