Atty. Philip James Tierney

Atty. Philip James Tierney

Philip James Tierney is a lawyer practicing administrative law, zoning law, employment discrimination and 3 other areas of law. Philip James received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1958, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Philip James Tierney at a glance

Philip James Tierney is a Dir., Montgomery Co. Off. of Zoning & Admin. Hearings based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on discrimination, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1968). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1968) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 1958). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip James Tierney is a lawyer practicing administrative law, zoning law, employment discrimination and 3 other areas of law
  • Philip James received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1958, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Philip James practices in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip James Tierney's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Philip James Tierney is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

Philip James Tierney is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 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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Where is Philip James Tierney's law office located?
Philip James Tierney's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip James Tierney handle?
Philip James Tierney focuses on discrimination, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Philip James Tierney practiced law?
Philip James Tierney has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Philip James Tierney go to law school?
Philip James Tierney earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1958).
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1968
B.S.
University of Notre Dame
- 1958

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1968

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