Atty. Jonathan Joseph James
Jonathan Joseph James is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment law, gay and lesbian rights and 3 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Temple University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Jonathan Joseph James is a Member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at James, Schwartz & Associates, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, estate planning, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1992), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1992), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1993), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1998). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1991) and Temple University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Philadelphia and American Bar Associations President Young Israel Lambda Legal. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan Joseph James is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment law, gay and lesbian rights and 3 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Temple University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Jonathan practices at James, Schwartz & Associates, P.C. in Philadelphia, PA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Jonathan Joseph James is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jonathan Joseph James is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Jonathan Joseph James is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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