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Janet A. James is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1994), Pennsylvania (1995), and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1994) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Janet A. James is a lawyer
- Janet received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Janet practices in Washington, DC
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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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