Atty. James Scott Phillips

Atty. James Scott Phillips

Mr. James Scott Phillips is a lawyer practicing government contracts law, commercial litigation.

Vienna Vienna 44 J. Erfahrung 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James Scott Phillips at a glance

James Scott Phillips is a Member based in Vienna, Virginia, practicing at Centre Law. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal and District of Columbia Circuits and U.S. District Court, Dis (1983), and Virginia (1994). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1982) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 1979). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Vienna, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Mr. James Scott Phillips is a lawyer practicing government contracts law, commercial litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Kentucky in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at Centre Law in Vienna, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Phillips's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Scott Phillips 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Scott Phillips is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

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 Vienna 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Scott Phillips

Where is James Scott Phillips's law office located?
James Scott Phillips's law practice is located in Vienna, Virginia. The firm is Centre Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Phillips handle?
James Scott Phillips focuses on business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Scott Phillips practiced law?
James Scott Phillips has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Scott Phillips go to law school?
James Scott Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James Scott Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Kentucky
- 1979

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal and District of Columbia Circuits and U.S. District Court, Dis
Admitted: 1983
Virginia
Admitted: 1994

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