James Patrick McNichol

James Patrick McNichol

also known as Pat McNichol

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 12 years

Litigation Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Consumer Protection

3925 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 8 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2017

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 12 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kelly Guzzo, PLC

3925 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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James Patrick McNichol's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Archer | June 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney

The Very Best

We do not have the right words to express our deep appreciation for all of your dedication and hard work on our case. We were English teachers, and we don’t have enough words. From the very beginning you have always been there to listen to us and give us exceptional counsel. We knew from the very s...tart that we were working with very talented professionals. You also put us at ease. It was a very stressful experience, but none of that stress came from you. On the contrary, you made us feel like friends that you were very happy to help. The truth is that you put in many, many hours of diligent efforts to insure this successful outcome. We believe that one of the most important tasks during our lives is to be of service to others whenever and wherever we can. Please know that you make important differences in people’s lives. Those effects last for the rest of their time on earth. Our guess is that you are very important in your community and beyond. We feel so fortunate to having been able to work with you. Forever in your debt,

Posted by Aaronita | January 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Highly Satisfied Customer

I have an overwhelming amount of gratitude to Kelly Guzzo, PLC and the firm legal team. I was elated that the law firm accepted my case when their competitors rejected my case without reviewing it. I was extremely pleased with my attorney and on-site staff for keeping me abreast during the various st...ages in the fund recovery process and providing reassurance that my funds would be restored. The level of professionalism displayed by the firm's staff was impressive and I am appreciative for the final result of me having access to my life savings. I will endorse Kelly Guzzo, PLC to anyone seeking legal representation for consumer protection assistance.

Posted by Rebecca | July 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, kind and successful!

Many thanks to Pat for a fantastic job settling a bank fraud case for my elderly mother! She was able to recover everything she lost because of Pat's efforts and work. We always knew what was happening each step of the way. Great communication, always answered questions clearly and was wonderful to w...ork with. We had such low expectations for being able to recover her money and are thrilled with the outcome!

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Ones to Watch: Banking & Finance Law, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Ones to Watch: Banking & Finance Law, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Ones to Watch: Banking & Finance Law, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Ones to Watch: Banking & Finance Law, Best Lawyers in America

2013

National Champion, Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition

2013

Maritime Law Association Award for the Best Brief, Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition

2013

Glenice B. Coombs Award for Law Review Excellence, University of Richmond School of Law

2013

The Order of the Coif, University of Richmond School of Law

2013

The Order of Barristers, University of Richmond School of Law

2013

Book Award for Law of the European Union, University of Richmond School of Law

2013

Book Award for Criminal Process, University of Richmond School of Law

2013

Book Award for First Amendment Law, University of Richmond School of Law

2011

Book Award for Constitutional Law, University of Richmond School of Law

2011

Walter Scott McNeill Law Society, University of Richmond School of Law

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Kelly Guzzo, PLC

2017 - 2021

Associate, McGuire Woods

2015 - 2017

Law Clerk, The Honorable M. Hannah Lauck, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

2015 - 2015

Law Clerk, The Honorable Joseph R. Goodwin, United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

2013 - 2015

Associate, Ober | Kaler

Associations

2015 - Present

John Marshall American Inn of Court

Member

Education

2013

University of Richmond

J.D., summa cum laude

2009

University of Maryland

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2023

NACA Spring Training

Fair Credit Reporting Act Case Valuation

2023

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference

Strategies and Pitfalls When Litigating Payment Fraud

2022

NACA Spring Training

Defense Perspectives on FCRA Litigation

2022

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference

Wire Transfers Under Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code

Publications

2023

National Consumer Law Center Consumer Banking and Payments Law

2021

American Bar Association The Law of Class Action: Fifty-State Survey
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