Atty. Nancy E. James

Atty. Nancy E. James

Nancy E. James is a lawyer practicing divorce, criminal law, wills and 5 other areas of law.

Laurel Laurel 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Nancy E. James at a glance

Nancy E. James is a Member based in Laurel, Maryland, practicing at Nancy E. James. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1982). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1981) and University of Florida (B.A., 1977). Active member of Prince George's County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations Women's Bar Association of Maryland Collaborative Law Professionals of Southern Maryland. Serands clients in Laurel, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nancy E. James is a lawyer practicing divorce, criminal law, wills and 5 other areas of law
  • Nancy E. received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Nancy E. practices at Nancy E. James in Laurel, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy E. James's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Nancy E. James is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maryland →

Wills

Nancy E. James is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

Nancy E. James is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

Nancy E. James is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Nancy E. James is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →

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 Laurel 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

Common questions about Nancy E. James

Where is Nancy E. James's law office located?
Nancy E. James's law practice is located in Laurel, Maryland. The firm is Nancy E. James. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy E. James handle?
Nancy E. James focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Nancy E. James practiced law?
Nancy E. James has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Nancy E. James go to law school?
Nancy E. James earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Nancy E. James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1981
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1982

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