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Atty. Philip Thorne James

Atty. Philip Thorne James

Philip Thorne James is a lawyer practicing government contracts, technology licensing, employment law. Philip received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Manassas Manassas 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Philip Thorne James at a glance

Philip Thorne James is a Lockhead Martin Corp. based in Manassas, Virginia. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1981), California (1994), and District of Columbia (2000). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1981) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Manassas, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip Thorne James is a lawyer practicing government contracts, technology licensing, employment law
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Philip practices in Manassas, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Thorne James's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Philip Thorne James is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Philip Thorne James is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

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 Manassas 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Philip Thorne James

Where is Philip Thorne James's law office located?
Philip Thorne James's law practice is located in Manassas, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Thorne James handle?
Philip Thorne James focuses on employment, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Philip Thorne James practiced law?
Philip Thorne James has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Philip Thorne James go to law school?
Philip Thorne James earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Philip Thorne James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1981
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1981
California
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000

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