United States Attorney James A. McDevitt will address several important issues for area landowners during a special presentation on Wednesday, April 2, at the Okanogan County Commissioners Hearing Room.
The presentation, sponsored by the Okanogan County Farm Bureau, will begin at 5:30 p.m. US Attorney McDevitt will discuss such issues as Outdoor Marijuana Grows – “A Growing Problem” – How does it impact you as a private land owner? Also recent increases and trends in airborne contraband smuggling on private lands; and current trends and experience in felon cases. A question and answer period will follow.
James A. McDevitt was appointed by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the United States Senate on November 30, 2001. Prior to his appointment as United States Attorney, Jim was a partner in the Spokane office of Preston Gates Ellis, LLP. His practice emphasized municipal, corporate, commercial and real estate law.
McDevitt has practiced law for 30 years, including five years as an Assistant Attorney General and Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington under former Attorney
General Slade Gordon. While in private practice, he counseled local, national and international businesses on such issues as antitrust, business organization, sales and acquisitions of stock or assets, commercial real estate transactions and contract negotiations. He has a broad range of experience in international transactions on behalf of a number of clients, as well as extensive civil litigation experience at both the trial court and appellate level.
McDevitt is a Vietnam and Gulf War veteran and, following a 35-year career of active and reserve duty, he retired as Brigadier General in the Washington Air National Guard.
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