Atty. Alan D. Berlin
Alan D. Berlin is a lawyer practicing natural resources and energy law, taxation, corporate and 2 other areas of law.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 63+ Years Experience
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About Alan D. Berlin at a Glance
Alan D. Berlin is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Aitken Berlin, LLP. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on business, tax, securities, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1963). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.B., 1963) and City College of New York (B.B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan D. Berlin
- Alan D. Berlin is a lawyer practicing natural resources and energy law, taxation, corporate and 2 other areas of law
- Alan received a B.B.A. degree from City College of New York in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
- Alan practices at Aitken Berlin, LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Alan D. Berlin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan D. Berlin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Business & Corporate Law in Washington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Alan D. Berlin is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Tax Law in Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Alan D. Berlin is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
Securities Law in Washington
Alan D. Berlin is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental Law in Washington
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Alan D. Berlin is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy & Utilities Law in Washington
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Alan D. Berlin is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Alan D. Berlin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan D. Berlin's practice in the field of business, tax, securities, environmental, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan D. Berlin brings 63+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and securities, Alan D. Berlin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Alan D. Berlin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Alan D. Berlin Handles in Washington
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Alan D. Berlin has experience with under District of Columbia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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