Atty. W. James Rogers

Atty. W. James Rogers

W. James Rogers is a lawyer practicing erisa, commercial law, medicare and medicaid and 3 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About W. James Rogers at a glance

W. James Rogers is a Shareholder based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Thomson, Rhodes & Cowie, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1983) and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1983) and The Pennsylvania State University (B.S. The, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association American Bar Association Law Clerk for the Honorable Marion K. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • W. James Rogers is a lawyer practicing erisa, commercial law, medicare and medicaid and 3 other areas of law
  • W. James received a B.S. degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • W. James practices at Thomson, Rhodes & Cowie, P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

W. James Rogers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. James Rogers 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.

W. James Rogers is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

W. James Rogers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Class Action

W. James Rogers is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

W. James Rogers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

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

W. James Rogers is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. James Rogers

Where is W. James Rogers's law office located?
W. James Rogers's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Thomson, Rhodes & Cowie, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. James Rogers handle?
W. James Rogers focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has W. James Rogers practiced law?
W. James Rogers has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did W. James Rogers go to law school?
W. James Rogers earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S. The, 1974).
How can I contact W. James Rogers for a consultation?
You can contact W. James Rogers directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has W. James Rogers received?
W. James Rogers's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 1983
B.S. The
The Pennsylvania State University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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