Atty. Barbara Berish Brown

Atty. Barbara Berish Brown

Barbara Berish Brown is a lawyer practicing discrimination, appellate litigation, employment class actions and 2 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A. degree from Radcliff College Harvard University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Berish Brown at a glance

Barbara Berish Brown is a Partner, Employment Department based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1971), Pennsylvania (1972), and District of Columbia (1981). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1971) and Radcliff College Harvard University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara Berish Brown is a lawyer practicing discrimination, appellate litigation, employment class actions and 2 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from Radcliff College Harvard University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Barbara practices at Paul Hastings LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Berish Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Berish Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Barbara Berish Brown is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Barbara Berish Brown is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Barbara Berish Brown

Where is Barbara Berish Brown's law office located?
Barbara Berish Brown's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Berish Brown handle?
Barbara Berish Brown focuses on employment, class action, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Barbara Berish Brown practiced law?
Barbara Berish Brown has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Barbara Berish Brown go to law school?
Barbara Berish Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Barbara Berish Brown for a consultation?
You can contact Barbara Berish Brown directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barbara Berish Brown received?
Barbara Berish Brown's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 1971
B.A.
Radcliff College Harvard University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1971
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981

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