Atty. James Walton McPhillips

Atty. James Walton McPhillips

James Walton McPhillips is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, contracts / agreements, employment / labor. James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About James Walton McPhillips at a glance

James Walton McPhillips is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, and employment. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2009), District of Columbia (2010), and New York (2022). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Harvard University (A.B., 2004). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Walton McPhillips is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, contracts / agreements, employment / labor
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Walton McPhillips's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Employment Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Walton McPhillips

Where is James Walton McPhillips's law office located?
James Walton McPhillips's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Walton McPhillips handle?
James Walton McPhillips focuses on formation, contracts, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Walton McPhillips practiced law?
James Walton McPhillips has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Walton McPhillips go to law school?
James Walton McPhillips earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (A.B., 2004).
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law
- 2009
A.B.
Harvard University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010
New York
Admitted: 2022

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