Atty. James Thompson Lang

Atty. James Thompson Lang

James Thompson Lang is a lawyer practicing environmental law, admiralty law, government contracts and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chesapeake Chesapeake 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thompson Lang at a glance

James Thompson Lang is an Of Counsel based in Chesapeake, Virginia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, construction, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989), Supreme Court of Virginia (2003), Eastern District Court of Virginia (2003), and United States Bankruptcy Court (2004). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1989) and University of Southern California (B.S. Industrial, 1982). Active member of Virginia State Bar Virginia Beach Bar Association Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association. Serands clients in Chesapeake, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Thompson Lang is a lawyer practicing environmental law, admiralty law, government contracts and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • James practices in Chesapeake, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Thompson Lang's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Construction Law

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Environmental Law

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

James Thompson Lang is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 Chesapeake 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 Thompson Lang

Where is James Thompson Lang's law office located?
James Thompson Lang's law practice is located in Chesapeake, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thompson Lang handle?
James Thompson Lang focuses on contracts, business, construction, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Thompson Lang practiced law?
James Thompson Lang has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James Thompson Lang go to law school?
James Thompson Lang earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S. Industrial, 1982).
How can I contact James Thompson Lang for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1989
B.S. Industrial
University of Southern California
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1989
Supreme Court of Virginia
Admitted: 2003
Eastern District Court of Virginia
Admitted: 2003
United States Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 2004
Western District Court of Virginia
Admitted: 2009
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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