$ 285-325 per hour
James D Van Ness
About James
Biography
I was born and raised in suburban Maryland, just north of Washington D.C. As such, I had a front row seat for JFK's Inaugural & MLK's August 28, 1963 speech on the Mall. I truly enjoyed growing up with the rich heritage of the nation's capital. Upon graduation from the University of Maryland I went to work in the intelligence community in what is now known as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. I spent a decade in banking, then turned towards a legal career.
I have litigated commercial cases throughout the Western United States, being admitted along the way to over a dozen federal district courts. Over the past decade my practice has been split between family law and international trade law. Memberships: Oregon State Bar Family Law Section; OSB Disciplinary Committee, 2003-2009; United States District Court for the District of Oregon Local Rules Advisory Committee, 2003 - 2009; Marion County Practice & Procedures Committee; Marion County e-Court.
Committee Awards and Honors: Award for Distinguished Client Service, Martindale Hubbell, 2009 - 2016; Top 10% of Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell, 2016; Award for Distinguished Achievement, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1998; Distinguished Presenter, Gravitation Effects on Doppler Mechanics, International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics Symposium, 1982; Award of Excellence for Telemetry Support of the Shuttle Columbia Landing at White Sands Missile Range, National Reconnaissance Office, 1982; Certificate of Merit for Advancement of Inertial Navigation Systems, Honeywell Aerospace Division, 1980; Award of Excellence for Precision Support of the MX Missile Inertial Navigation System, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, 1980; Certificate of Merit for Saving Life and Property During Hurricane Agnes, Maryland National Park & Planning Commission, 1972.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Oregon for 26 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Van Ness Williamson LLP
960 Liberty Street SE, Suite 100, Salem, OR, 97302
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Experience
Honors
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Award for Distinguished Client Service, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 10 Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Award for Distinguished Client Service, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Award for Distinguished Client Service, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Award for Distinguished Client Service, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Award for Distinguished Client Service, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Award for Distinguished Client Service, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Award for Distinguished Client Service, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Award for Distinguished Client Service, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Award for Distinguished Achievement, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
1982
Distinguished Presenter, International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics
1982
Award of Excellence Columbia Mission, NASA
1972
Certificate of Merit for Saving Life and Property, MNCPPC
Work Experience
2005 - 2015
Attorney Member, Van Ness, Mooney LLC
1999 - 2005
Attorney, Van Ness, Hammond, Mooney
Associations
2007 - Present
Willamette Valley American Inn of Court
1999 - Present
Marion County Bar Association
1998 - Present
Order of the Barristers
2004 - 2009
OSB Disciplinary BoardPanel Judge
2004 - 2009
USDC Oregon Rules CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Bollinger v. Board of Parole
Prevailed
Brandon Joseph Beyer and Brandy Jean Cherry (A150879 - Linn County Circuit Court)
Succesfully defended
Education
1998
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Maryland
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Willamette Valley American Inn of Court
What the PLF does not cover
Publications
1982
International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics
Gravitation Effects on Doppler Mechanics
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Agreed/no fault divorce
31 Mar 2017
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What's my options on mother leaving money to sister on disability in her will so she don't lose disability benefits
04 Apr 2017