Atty. James William Shortt

Atty. James William Shortt

James William Shortt is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, government. James received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Floyd Floyd 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James William Shortt at a glance

James William Shortt is an Asst. Atty. Gen. based in Floyd, Virginia. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1988) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Floyd, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William Shortt is a lawyer practicing real estate, litigation, government
  • James received a B.A. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices in Floyd, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James William Shortt's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Floyd 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James William Shortt

Where is James William Shortt's law office located?
James William Shortt's law practice is located in Floyd, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Shortt handle?
James William Shortt focuses on real estate, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James William Shortt practiced law?
James William Shortt has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James William Shortt go to law school?
James William Shortt earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
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Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1988
B.A.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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