Atty. James Thomas Bacon

Atty. James Thomas Bacon

James Thomas Bacon is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, employment law, including severance packages, restrictive covenants, hr issues, ada, adea and fmla, eminent domain and 18 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Olivet Nazarene University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Bacon at a glance

James Thomas Bacon is a Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Mahdavi, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on discrimination, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1982), U.S. Court of International Trade (1984), U.S. Supreme Court (1985), and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Olivet Nazarene University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maryland State Bar Association Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas Bacon is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, employment law, including severance packages, restrictive covenants, hr issues, ada, adea and fmla, eminent domain and 18 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Olivet Nazarene University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at Mahdavi, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, PLLC in Fairfax, VA and 4 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Bacon's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

James Thomas Bacon is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Thomas Bacon is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Thomas Bacon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Thomas Bacon is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Fairfax 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 Thomas Bacon

Where is James Thomas Bacon's law office located?
James Thomas Bacon's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is Mahdavi, Bacon, Halfhill & Young, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Bacon handle?
James Thomas Bacon focuses on discrimination, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Thomas Bacon practiced law?
James Thomas Bacon has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Thomas Bacon go to law school?
James Thomas Bacon earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact James Thomas Bacon for a consultation?
You can contact James Thomas Bacon directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Thomas Bacon received?
James Thomas Bacon's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 1982
B.S.
Olivet Nazarene University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1990
Maryland
Admitted: 1990

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