Lawyer James J. Keightley, graduated from Villanova University, B.A., 1964 Cornell University Law School, J.D., 1967; George Washington University, LL.M., Tax, 1970, is now employed by Keightley & Ashner LLP at One Metro Center, 700 12th Street N.W., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005.

While being a member of American Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association., James J. Keightley is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James J. Keightley as your lawyer, you should consider whether James J. Keightley offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James J. Keightley has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James J. Keightley's office is located at Washington, DC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James J. Keightley has been admitted in 1967, Virginia; 1970, District of Columbia;. His or her practice areas include PBGC Matters, ERISA, Bankruptcy, Pension Plans, Employee Benefits, Tax Controversies.

James J. Keightley's college and law school education includes Villanova University, B.A., 1964, Cornell University Law School, J.D., 1967; George Washington University, LL.M., Tax, 1970. Other biographical background includes General Counsel, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, 1995-2005; Special Counsel for Large Cases, Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, 1991-1995, Associate Chief Counsel (Litigation), Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, 1982-1991. Founding member and Master, J. Edgar Murdock Inn of Court (Tax Court), 1988-1996, Member, United States Court of Federal Claims Advisory Council, 1985 to 1995. ALI-ABA faculty, "How to Handle a Tax Controversy at the IRS and in the Tax Court," 1986-1994. Visiting lecturer, University of Virginia Law School, tax procedure and retirement financing, 1986, 1997, 1998.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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