Atty. Joseph James Samarias

Atty. Joseph James Samarias

Mr. Joseph James Samarias is a lawyer practicing litigation.

Reston Reston 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph James Samarias at a glance

Joseph James Samarias is a Special Counsel based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Joseph James Samarias is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Joseph practices at Cooley LLP in Reston, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph James Samarias's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Reston 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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Where is Joseph James Samarias's law office located?
Joseph James Samarias's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph James Samarias handle?
Joseph James Samarias focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Joseph James Samarias practiced law?
Joseph James Samarias has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Joseph James Samarias go to law school?
Joseph James Samarias earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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