Atty. David S. Shaffer
David S. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing electric energy regulation, environmental / natural resources, natural gas & oil transmission & distribution.
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David S. Shaffer is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dentons Us Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on environmental and energy. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David S. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing electric energy regulation, environmental / natural resources, natural gas & oil transmission & distribution
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
- David practices at Dentons US LLP in Washington, DC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S. Shaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David S. Shaffer is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
David S. Shaffer is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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