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 12 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Andrew | October 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

The best attorney, great service

I highly recommend attorney James. He help me with some employment law issues that I was experiencing on the job, and he made sure my rights were protected and I got the compensation that I deserved. Thank you counselor!

Posted by Charlton | August 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

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 Ronald | August 26, 2023 | Intellectual Property

CEO

Jelanie James was very knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. He was responsible for helping me protect my brand. Now I can continue to operate my business without the threat of someone using the likeness of our brand without going through the proper channels.

Posted by Will Thomas aka DJ Big Will | August 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Entertainment

A Fire Attorney!!!

I've had the privilege of working with Jelani on three separate occasions, primarily within the entertainment industry. From securing a contract with Snoop & Wiz to protecting my intellectual property, Jelani has consistently delivered exceptional results. Not only have I been delighted with his serv...ices, but I also recommended him to my employer, who experienced the same outstanding outcomes. Words can't express how grateful I am for Jelani's expertise and dedication to his clients. He truly is an exceptional attorney.

Posted by Melvin | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

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.

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Jelani James's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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