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I am an attorney with over 50 years' experience in teaching a variety of subjects including litigation skills, Equal Employment Opportunity, labor and employment, constitutional law, and civics and government process. I have taught or tutored at all levels from high school through professional training and served for many years as the General Counsel of Graduate School USA, the Nation's premier Federal training institution, and as an instructor for the Federal Government in a variety of subjects. I greatly enjoy teaching and assisting students with meeting their academic and professional goals.

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James’ Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Graduate Degree: Georgetown University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Hobbies

I still practice law, am a certified EEO Counselor, teach for Graduate School USA (the Nation's leading Federal employee training organization), and play golf as frequently as possible. I am married with 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren

Tutoring Subjects
AP US History
Bar Exam
College English
Constitutional Law
Creative Writing
English
Essay Editing
High School English
High School Writing
History
Law
Professional Certifications
Public Speaking
Social Studies
Writing