EDUCATION

Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, J.D., 1976

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, B.A., with High Honors, 1972

 

ADMITTED

Virginia 1982

South Carolina 1976

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

 

PLACE OF BIRTH

Somerville, New Jersey

 
Lawyers / Professionals
 
James C. Dimitri
Partner
One James Center
901 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-4030
T: 804.775.1115
F: 804.698.2195
jdimitri@mcguirewoods.com

Mr. Dimitri represents clients on a wide range of public utility, energy and telecommunication issues, including federal and state regulation of electric, gas and telecommunications matters. Prior to joining McGuireWoods, he served as general counsel of the State Corporation Commission of Virginia, which regulates electric, gas and telecommunications, as well as insurance, state-chartered banks and other financial institutions, securities, public service taxation and other matters.

He has appeared before the State Corporation Commission, the Supreme Court of Virginia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He previously practiced utility and other administrative law as an assistant attorney general in the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, and as a partner in a private law firm. He has extensive experience in legislative matters in the Virginia General Assembly.

Practices & Industries Honors
  • Named One of the “Best Lawyers in America," Woodward/White, Inc., 2007, 2008
  • Named a Virginia "Super Lawyer," Law & Politics Magazine, 2007, 2008
Professional Affiliations
  • Richmond Bar Association
  • Virginia State Bar
    • Former Chair, Administrative Law Section
  • South Carolina Bar
  • Federal Energy Bar Association