Atty. Anessa Abrams
Anessa Abrams is a lawyer practicing education, employment law, litigation and 1 other area of law. Anessa received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.
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Anessa Abrams is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at FordHarrison LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1995) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tent (1996). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1995) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •District of Columbia Bar Association •Maryland State Bar Association •American Bar Association, Section of Litigation •American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Anessa Abrams is a lawyer practicing education, employment law, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Anessa received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Anessa practices at FordHarrison LLP in Washington, DC
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Anessa Abrams is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Anessa Abrams is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Anessa Abrams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Anessa Abrams is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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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