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J.C. Harris, PLLC is an accomplished law firm specializing in trial practice, estate planning and business counseling. J.C. Harris thrives on challenge and takes pride in a track record built on a vigorous, strategic approach to resolving complex cases and issues.

He provides personal attention to every client and understands that every client, whether facing a criminal complaint, a decision how to pass one's estate, or assistance or guidance in business, demands professionalism, intellect, and attention to detail.

Mr. Harris is an experienced attorney with 25 years of practice. He has represented clients in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, Arlington, and Fairfax courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and courts-martial at Marine Corps Base Quantico in civil and criminal matters. Furthermore, Mr. Harris served in the Marine Corps as a Judge Advocate for 21 years and has defended hundreds of clients as a defense attorney in cases ranging from misdemeanor to capital murder.

Mr. Harris advised Commanders during Beirut (1983), the First Persian Gulf War in Iraq (1990 and 1991) and during peacetime on issues ranging from international law to rules of military engagement. He co-authored the rules of engagement for Desert Shield/Desert Storm while serving on General Schwarzkopf's staff. In Cuba in 1994 and 1995, Mr. Harris served as the senior judge advocate advising the Commanding General regarding the housing, feeding, care and protection of 48,000 Cuban and Haitian migrants held at Guantanamo Bay. During that time, he represented the military's position in law suits filed by a number of plaintiff's against the Commander in Chief, et al. His successful efforts resulted in the Attorney General of the United States awarding him a John Marshall Award in 1995. Mr. Harris retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1999, at which time he established and successfully ran his own general practice law firm until he was requested to return to Government service after the events of September 11, 2001.

Mr. Harris has vast experience in defending clients and advising leaders in the community. He has been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 1982 and is an inactive member of the Mississippi Bar (1977). Mr. Harris is an active member of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English, the University of Mississippi Law School with a Juris Doctor (JD) Degree (1977). Mr. Harris earned a Masters in Law (LLM) in 1988.

Mr. Harris' military awards included the Bronze Star Medal (for merit); two Defense Meritorious Service Medals; Meritorious Service Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, as well as the Marine Corps' Expeditionary and Humanitarian Service Medals. Mr. Harris was selected by the National Cargo Security Council (NCSC) as the recipient of the National Government Leadership Award in 2003.

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J.C. Harris will scrupulously research and prepare your case while keeping you involved in the key decision making points. J.C. Harris will use his wide experience working with law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges to attain the best outcome in your case.

When being interviewed by law enforcement, you are not required to answer their questions. You should always seek the assistance of a criminal law attorney prior to making a decision whether to talk to law enforcement personnel. If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent. Although law enforcement personnel may offer to make it better for you if you talk to them, anything you say to them can and will be used against you. Call an experienced criminal law attorney.

-J.C. Harris, Esquire

J.C. Harris will zealously defend you at every stage of criminal proceeding on charges alleging:

• Traffic offenses including reckless driving, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), aggressive driving, eluding an officer, hit and run, unlicensed driving, commercial driver offenses, and other related offenses.
• Physical altercations, assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon and sexual assault.
• Theft & robbery.
• Drug usage and drug sales.

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J.C. Harris, PLLC is a professional law firm who will work with you to provide business guidance and documents to assist you in growing your successfull business. I will take time to get to know your business, the intricacies of your industry, and how your company operates in order to provide the best advice and services to your company.

We provide support for business incorporation and contracts, as well. I will work with you and all involved parties to explore ways of structuring business partnerships and individual deals. Our financial analysis includes products such as ammortization tables and other supporting financial documents to cover all legal and financial aspects of the deal.

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J.C. Harris, PLLC is a courteous, professional law firm who will work with you to insure your estate is preserved and protected in the manner you intend for your family and other testamentary heirs.

Estate planning is a multifaceted area of practice involving state and federal laws that govern wills, trusts, property, income, gift and estate taxation, corporations and partnerships, charities, probate administrations and conflict of laws.

Please seek an attorney qualified to provide confidential, insightful assistance and results when seeking estate planning guidance.

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