James E Mccollum JR

James E Mccollum JR

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 40 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at College Park, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Car Accidents, Business, Probate

7309 Baltimore Avenue #117, College Park, MD

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About James

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Administrative law; business acquisitions and other commercial transactions; construction / development; contracts / agreements; real property; franchisee-franchiser relations; Church and Non-Profit Law.

38 years

25%
Car Accident 25%

Car, Motorcycle, & Truck Accidents.

38 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Employment discrimination, contracts, employer-employee relations, employee benefits, harassment, wrongful termination,

38 years

25%
Probate 25%

Trusts, wills and probate estates.

38 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing

Licensed in Maryland for 40 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

The McCollum Firm

7309 Baltimore Avenue #117, College Park, MD, 20740

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James E Mccollum JR's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Willie | July 06, 2024

Document Review

I was referred to Mr. McCollum by another attorney friend of mine. This was the best referral we could have gotten connected to. He is personable and very knowledgeable and was able to put our minds at ease. I would recommend him to anyone. This is a very understanding and concerned attorney. Usually... attorneys ask how are you going to pay first...not Mr. McCollum, he asked for the issue first. Thanks again for your top rate assistance.

Posted by Eugene | February 16, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Committment, Professionalism, Courage, Faith

With nearly half my life spent as a law enforcement officer protecting the rights of everyday people to pursuit thier dreams, raise their sons and daughters, and enjoy the basic rights and freedoms that our constitution declares God given...for all my knowledge, experience and courage all I could do... was pray for Gods help when my own son was in the battle of his life.. There was a time in the history of Law when lawyers relied largely upon word of mouth referals. Those referals seldom came for those that did not earn them. More importantly there was a gracefullness and dignity displayed by attorneys that represented thier work ethic. When you were represented by one you felt as if you had just been adopted by a big brother...as opposed to the "fast food drive thru line" feeling you get with many Attorneys nowadays. Attorney Mccollum from beginning to end was tenacious in his pursuit of justice for my Son. His team of seasoned attorneys, investigators, and Law Clerks all take great pride in the overall outcome of your case...Yes.....they actually know your name... In my case...my son has been vindicated and is pursuing his own path in life.My personal trust in our Justice system has been strengthened. More importantly my faith in God has been renewed and my life in him restored..if you want an attorney to represent you than call anybody...if you want an attorney to fight for you...call Atty. Mccollum

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James E Mccollum JR's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erin Voss

Litigation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. James is a magnificent lawyer who truly cares about his cases, his clients, and the law."

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Manuel Geraldo

General practice lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. James is a superior attorney and dedicated member of the profession. We have collaborated on cases and James always demonstrates superior analytical and writing skills. He is dedicated to achieving successful results for his clients, creating a better community for all citizens, and maintaining a professional and friendly relationship with his fellow members of the Bar. I highly recommend James."

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Sandra Rohrstaff

Car accident lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known James for many, many years and have worked with him on cases. I know the quality of his work - excellent - his commitment to his clients - excellent, as well - and his ethics - beyond reproach. I highly recommend James."

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Manuel Geraldo

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Disbarment by Consent issued in MD, 2025

updated on 03/19/2026

This means the attorney agreed to the charge of disbarment in order to avoid a formal hearing. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Finalist for Trial Lawyer of the Year, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

1983

Corporations; Criminal Law; Federal Jurisdiction; Labor Law..., American Jurisprudence Awards

1983

Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, West Publishing Company

1979

Covington and Burling Law Journal Scholarship, Covington and Burling

1978

Recipient of Aetna Academic Scholarship (Three-year), Aetna

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Senior Partner, McCollum & Associates, LLC

1987 - 1988

Associate Counsel, Office of Independent Counsel (Iran Contra)

1985 - 1987

Associate, Covington & Burlin

1983 - 1984

Law Clerk, Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, Supreme Court of the United States

1982 - 1982

Clerk, Circuit Judge Lawrence W. Pierce United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

1982 - 1982

Summer Associate, O'melveny & Myers, LLP

1981 - 1982

Research Assistant, Howard University School Of Law

1981 - 1981

Judicial Intern, Judge Shellie Bowers Superior Court of the District of Columbia

Associations

1986 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1985 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association

Member

Supreme Court of the United States

National Bar Association

Member

Education

1983

Howard University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Wills & Trusts Seminar Wills & Trusts

2012

Wills & Trusts Seminar Wills & Trusts Seminar

2012

Wills & Trusts Wills & Trusts Seminar

2012

Wills & Trusts Wills & Trusts Seminar

2012

Wills & Trusts Wills & Trusts Seminar

2011

Wills & Trusts Wills & Trusts Seminar

Publications

1983

Howard Law Journal Title VII v. Seniority: Ensuring Rights or Denying Rights?

1983

12 N.B.A. L.J. 1 CBS, NBC, and ABC Should Continue to be Barred from Owning Cable Systems: A Brief for the Status Quo

1982

Howard Law Journal Right to Counsel, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Speedy Trial, Joinder and Severance

1982

Howard Law Journal Constitutional Law - Statutory Rape - Gender-based Classification Regarding Statutory Rape Law is not Violative of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

Languages

English

Activity

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