Atty. James Walton Hill

Atty. James Walton Hill

Mr. James Walton Hill is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, trust and 2 other areas of law.

Chevy Chase Chevy Chase 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James Walton Hill at a glance

James Walton Hill is a trusts, estate planning, estate litigation, and adr attorney based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1973) and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1973) and University of Colorado (B.S., 1967). Serands clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Walton Hill is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, trust and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices in Chevy Chase, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Walton Hill's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Walton Hill is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

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 Walton Hill is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Estate & Trust Litigation

James Walton Hill is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Walton Hill is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Maryland →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Walton Hill

Where is James Walton Hill's law office located?
James Walton Hill's law practice is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walton Hill handle?
James Walton Hill focuses on trusts, estate planning, estate litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Walton Hill practiced law?
James Walton Hill has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Walton Hill go to law school?
James Walton Hill earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact James Walton Hill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1973
B.S.
University of Colorado
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999

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