Atty. James Theodore Esselman

Atty. James Theodore Esselman

Mr. James Theodore Esselman is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, environmental law.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James Theodore Esselman at a glance

James Theodore Esselman is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Beveridge And Diamond P C. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2000) and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2000) and American University (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Theodore Esselman is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, environmental law
  • James received a B.A. degree from American University in 1991, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Theodore Esselman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Theodore Esselman 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.

James Theodore Esselman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Theodore Esselman is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Theodore Esselman

Where is James Theodore Esselman's law office located?
James Theodore Esselman's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Beveridge And Diamond P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Theodore Esselman handle?
James Theodore Esselman focuses on business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Theodore Esselman practiced law?
James Theodore Esselman has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Theodore Esselman go to law school?
James Theodore Esselman earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James Theodore Esselman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2000
B.A.
American University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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