Atty. James Wesley Stephenson

Atty. James Wesley Stephenson

James Wesley Stephenson is a lawyer practicing government contracts, commercial law, ethics compliance. James received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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About James Wesley Stephenson at a glance

James Wesley Stephenson is an Asst. Gen. Coun. based in Linthicum, Maryland. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1982), and California (1989). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1979) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Linthicum, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Wesley Stephenson is a lawyer practicing government contracts, commercial law, ethics compliance
  • James received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices in Linthicum, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Wesley Stephenson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Wesley Stephenson 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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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 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 Linthicum 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

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Where is James Wesley Stephenson's law office located?
James Wesley Stephenson's law practice is located in Linthicum, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Wesley Stephenson handle?
James Wesley Stephenson focuses on business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Wesley Stephenson practiced law?
James Wesley Stephenson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Wesley Stephenson go to law school?
James Wesley Stephenson earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1979
B.A.
Western Illinois University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1993

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