Jelani James

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Jelani James

also known as Jelani D. James, Esq.

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 11 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death ... +3 more

1110 Bonifant Street, Suite 210-A, Silver Spring, MD

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About Jelani

Biography

Zeal, attention to detail, and unique perspective on cutting-edge industry practices and trends.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 55%

55%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Wrongful Death 10%

10%
Car Accident 5%

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 1 year

State: New York

Acquired: 2025

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 1 year

State: California

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 11 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

JD James & Associates PC

1110 Bonifant Street, Suite 210-A, Silver Spring, MD, 20910

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JD James & Associates PC

8407 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD, 21043

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JD James & Associates PC

1900 L St NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20036

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JD James & Associates PC

515 South Flower Street, 18th floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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Online Presence

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Jelani James's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Business

Posted by Charlton | August 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business

Charlton Woodyard II, CEO Avi8ted Thoughts

Outstanding experience with Jelani. His expertise in strategy, trademark protection, and forging strong partnerships has been invaluable for our business. Highly professional and proactive, I would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking top-tier legal guidance.

Posted by Melvin | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business

Exceptional Contract Expertise with Personalized Service!

Jelani has helped me craft templates for client contracts for my different services and strategic partner relationships. He went through a discovery process to ensure he understood exactly what I needed. His process also helped me clarify what I wanted to contract to do for me. Mr. James has also hel...ped me review licensing agreements and adjust them so that my interest was also served.

Posted by Tweeze | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business

Music Producer , Writer, Content creator

Jelani was able to help me navigate detailed contractual agreement with artist and producers and businesses. He also provided me with valuable insight to facilitate clear legal translation of my ideas and wishes . His vast experience and transparency allow for optimum communication with any other pa...rty involved . Wonderful overall experience I highly recommend

Posted by Tony | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business

Trademark Application

I hired Jelani to form my LLC and for my Trademark application. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave me key insight on the best ways to navigate in the beginning stages of my business. I'll definitely be returning for future services.

Posted by Patricia | April 28, 2015 | Business

Compassionate, firm and results oriented lawyering

We have had the good fortune to engage Attorney James to support our theretofore long and seemingly hopeless attempts to recover several thousands of dollars from four clients averaging $4,000 apiece for work and products advanced in good faith. Not only did he recover the funds in very short order,... but his legal as well as business acumen left us with a strong set of policies and procedures that could reduce our risk going forward and establish the right posture with our clients - from the beginning. He's the right man as our go-to attorney and business consultant.

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Sharon Diamant

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. James is a kind and compassionate attorney. He is well-liked and well-connected. It is a pleasure working with him."

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Sharon Diamant

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney/Director, JD James & Associates, P.C.

Associations

2014 - 2022

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

The George Washington University Law School

JD

2010

Morehouse College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Acting In The Industry Acting In The Industry

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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