Atty. James W Berard

Atty. James W Berard

James W Berard is a lawyer practicing business. James received a B.A. degree from The Catholic University of America in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chevy Chase Chevy Chase 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James W Berard at a glance

James W Berard is an Of Counsel based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, practicing at Lacki & Company, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1985) and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1984) and The Catholic University of America (B.A. Accounting, 1978). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association, Inc Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Serands clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James W Berard is a lawyer practicing business
  • James received a B.A. degree from The Catholic University of America in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Lacki & Company, LLC in Chevy Chase, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James W Berard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W Berard 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chevy Chase are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James W Berard's law office located?
James W Berard's law practice is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The firm is Lacki & Company, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W Berard handle?
James W Berard focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James W Berard practiced law?
James W Berard has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James W Berard go to law school?
James W Berard earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Accounting, 1978).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1984
B.A. Accounting
The Catholic University of America
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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