Atty. Karen E. Scanlan

Atty. Karen E. Scanlan

Karen E. Scanlan is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, probate matters, business law and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 22 yrs experience 22 year
Call (732) 360-6947 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Karen E. Scanlan at a glance

Karen E. Scanlan is a probate, criminal defense, business, and real estate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2004). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karen E. Scanlan is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, probate matters, business law and 3 other areas of law
  • Karen has been licensed for 22 years
  • Karen practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Karen E. Scanlan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen E. Scanlan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Karen E. Scanlan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Karen E. Scanlan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen E. Scanlan

Where is Karen E. Scanlan's law office located?
Karen E. Scanlan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen E. Scanlan handle?
Karen E. Scanlan focuses on probate, criminal defense, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Karen E. Scanlan practiced law?
Karen E. Scanlan has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Karen E. Scanlan go to law school?
Karen E. Scanlan earned their education at (J.D., 2004).
How can I contact Karen E. Scanlan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004

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