Atty. William David James

Atty. William David James

William David James is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, securities & corporate finance. William David received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia School of Engineering in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Richmond Richmond 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About William David James at a glance

William David James is a Senior Counsel based in Richmond, Virginia, practforg at McGuireWoods LLP. They haand 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1989) and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Virginia School of Engineering (B.S. Systems, 1985). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William David James is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, securities & corporate finance
  • William David received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia School of Engineering in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William David practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

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Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Richmond 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 substantiand 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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William David James's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has William David James practiced law?
William David James has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
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William David James earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Systems, 1985).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1988
B.S. Systems
University of Virginia School of Engineering
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990

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