Atty. James W. Hess

Atty. James W. Hess

James W. Hess is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation.

Midlothian Midlothian 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About James W. Hess at a glance

James W. Hess is a Carmax Legal Dept. based in Midlothian, Virginia. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003) and Pennsylvania Virginia (2003). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 2002) and James Madison University (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Midlothian, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James W. Hess is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from James Madison University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • James practices in Midlothian, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Hess's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Midlothian 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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Where is James W. Hess's law office located?
James W. Hess's law practice is located in Midlothian, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Hess handle?
James W. Hess focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James W. Hess practiced law?
James W. Hess has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did James W. Hess go to law school?
James W. Hess earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
College of William & Mary
- 2002
B.A.
James Madison University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
Pennsylvania Virginia
Admitted: 2003

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