Van Ness, Williamson LLPPartner

Mr. James D Van Ness

About Mr. James D Van Ness

Mr. James D Van Ness is a lawyer practicing divorce and custody, criminal law, custody evaluation and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1977, and has been licensed for 27 years. James practices at Van Ness, Williamson LLP in Salem, OR.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
February 14, 2012
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Very confident and feel his experience when talking with him.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 25, 2021
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You think the Democrats are bad, just wait until you try working with this guy. This arrogant baffon sides with the opposing attorney to create a hostile environment in the courtroom and in the office. He is slow on responses but he claims he is this high and mighty professional with claims of national fame. Not only will he work behind-the-scenes and work with opposing party without your knowledge but he will do it pro bono to cause more damage to your case and offer sound legal advise to the opposing party if you meet his criteria of being an arrogant man like he is. He will do anything to put a dollar in his pocket including trying to destroy any livlihood you may have. DO NOT HIRE OR USE HIM AS A COURT APPOINTED PC OR ATTORNEY. You've been warned..

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 28, 2020
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Argumentative and arrogant. Diminishes clients who find his service lacking on other sites. He started out as if he knows a lot, but ends up in a pile of fees with no results and defensiveness. To be specific: 1) Did not respond in a timely manner to questions or sometimes not at all. 2) Submitted a hand-written draft of an official court document with lined out words and margin notes. I specifically stated that I wanted to discuss this document and the numbers before submission. 3) Scheduled and rescheduled hearings without consulting me to as to my availability or to even inform me that it had taken place. 4) Did not provide copies of court documents filed, correspondence to/from opposing counsel, nor copies of any discovery items supplied by the petitioner. 5) Failed to inform me of progress in the case, his strategy, what to expect in the process or any options I had ​available. 6) Sent an email requesting documents that I had sen

 
Class Actions
Posted by anonymous
November 07, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law
  • Banking Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Family Law 1
    • Child Support
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Other 6
    • Divorce and Custody
    • Custody Evaluation
    • Business Law and Litigation
    • Firearms Litigation and Defense
    • Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate
    • Protected Persons

Practice Details

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    Fixed fees available
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Van Ness, Williamson LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1999, Oregon
    2003, Washington
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    U.S. Court of International Trade
    1999, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    Oregon State Bar (Member: Family Law Section
    Disciplinary Committee, 2003-2009)
    United States District Court for the District of Oregon Local Rules Advisory Committee
    Marion County Practice & Procedures Committee
    Marion County e-Court Committee.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Willamette University College of Law
    Class of 1998
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Maryland
    Class of 1977
    B.S.
    Psychology
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