Atty. Philip Douglas Cave

Atty. Philip Douglas Cave

Philip Douglas Cave is a lawyer practicing military courts martial, military criminal law, military justice and 3 other areas of law. Philip received a B.A. degree from Wright State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Philip Douglas Cave at a glance

Philip Douglas Cave is a Principal based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at The Law Office of Philip D. Cave. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, securities, government, military, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979), Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1980), Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (1991), and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D. George, 1979) and Wright State University (B.A., 1976). Active member of Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip Douglas Cave is a lawyer practicing military courts martial, military criminal law, military justice and 3 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from Wright State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Philip practices at The Law Office of Philip D. Cave in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Douglas Cave's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip Douglas Cave handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Securities Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Military Law

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Alexandria 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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Common questions about Philip Douglas Cave

Where is Philip Douglas Cave's law office located?
Philip Douglas Cave's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is The Law Office of Philip D. Cave. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Douglas Cave handle?
Philip Douglas Cave focuses on criminal defense, securities, government, military, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Philip Douglas Cave practiced law?
Philip Douglas Cave has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Philip Douglas Cave go to law school?
Philip Douglas Cave earned their education at (J.D. George, 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Philip Douglas Cave for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. George
Case Western Reserve University
- 1979
B.A.
Wright State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1980
Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
Virginia
Admitted: 2000
United States Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2000
Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals
Admitted: 2000
Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals
Admitted: 2000
Army Court of Criminal Appeals
Admitted: 2000
Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2000

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