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James W. Jennings is a trial lawyer with more than 40 years of experience in civil litigation in both federal and state court. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, defending personal injury and product liability actions, toxic torts and FELA.
He has handled a wide range of cases for industrial, transportation, local government and commercial clients throughout Virginia and in neighboring states. He is a past president of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (ADTA), comprised of selected trial lawyers from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, and the Virginia chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
His previous awards include the Defense Research Institute’s Exceptional Service Award and election to the Virginia Law Foundation. James has been listed in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Chambers and as a Legal Elite in Virginia Business.
The Texas native received both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washington and Lee University. After finishing college in 1965, he served in the United States Navy and returned to the law school, where he served as an editor of the Washington and Lee Law Review, was inducted into the Order of the Coif and graduated magna cum laude.
His community contributions are many. He serves on Averett University’s Board of Trustees and has served on the boards of directors of Downtown Roanoke, Inc., Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, Opera Roanoke and many others.
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Licensed in Virginia for 53 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1972
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Location
Law Offices of James W. Jennings Jr.
10 South Jefferson Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 14125, Roanoke, VA, 24038-4125
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Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Leading Lawyer, Chambers & Partners USA Guide
2010
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1973 - Present
Principal, Woods Rogers, PLC
Associations
Virginia Law Foundation
Fellow
America Inns of Court
Master
Washington & Lee School of Law
Law Council
Municipal Liability Reporter
Board of Editors
Defense Council Journal
Board of Editors
Association International de Droit des Assurances
International Association of Defense Council
Member
National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
Member
Virginia State Bar
Member
American Bar Foundation
Fellow
American Bar Association
Member
Defense Research Institute
Member
2002 - 2004
Roanoke City Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2001 - 2002
Association of Defense Trial AttorneysPresident
1995 - 1996
American Board of Trial AdvocatesPresident of Virginia Chapter
1988 - 1989
Virginia Association of Defense AttorneysPresident
1982 - 1985
Virginia Bar AssociationPast Chairman
Education
1972
Washington and Lee University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1965
Washington and Lee University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Languages
English