20 Years of Experience James A. DeVita has been a practicing attorney in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for over 20 years. Licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, Mr. DeVita is an experienced trial attorney. As a trial attorney for the United States Department of Justice and the District of Columbia attorney General's Office, Mr. DeVita has handled more than 300 civil cases and has appeared as sole lead counsel in 30 jury trials. Mr. DeVita has extensive experience in handling:
- Personal Injury Cases including Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Negligence, Products liability, Assault and Battery, Libel and Slander, False Arrest and Police Brutality, Fraud, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Violation of Right to Privacy
- Employment Cases including Wrongful Termination, Racial, Sexual, Age, National Origin and Disability Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Retaliatory Discharge, Equal Pay, Family and Medical Leave, Negligent Hiring, Non-compete agreements, Misuse of confidential information, trade secrets, customer lists, Tortious interference with contracts, Severance Agreements, Employment Contracts, Security Clearances, Refusal to Hire, Background checks
- Divorce and Family Law Cases including Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Property Division, Separation Agreements, Pre-nuptial agreements, Adoptions, Protective orders, Name changes
- Criminal Law Cases including Disorderly Conduct, Shoplifting, Trespass, Damage to property, Larceny, Embezzlement, Theft, Assault and Battery, Drug Possession, Possession of Marijuana, Cocaine, Drunk in Public, Bad Checks Bail, Bail Bonds, Plea Bargains, Trials, Expungement of Prior Criminal Offenses
- Traffic Cases including DWI, Driving While Intoxicated, DUI, Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended License, Speeding, Aggressive Driving, Improper Backing, Turning, Passing Signals, Hit And Run
- Immigration Cases including Marriage, Family and Employer Based Applications For Permanent Residency (Green Card), H-1B, Temporary Employment Visas, Student Visas, Citizenship Applications, Asylum, Deportation and Removal Proceedings, International Adoption
- Bankruptcy and Collections Cases including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcy Cases, Collection of Debts, Defending Debtors, Representing Creditors, Debt Counseling, Debt Reorganization, Credit Repair, Foreclosures This law firm is a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code.
Mr. DeVita is willing to provide a free initial consultation to any new client. Mr. DeVita has offices in Arlington, Alexandria, and Tysons Corners,Virginia, Bethesda, and Rockville, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Please call to make an appointment. |
