Atty. Barbara Diane Linney

Atty. Barbara Diane Linney

Barbara Diane Linney is a lawyer practicing internal investigations, export controls and economic sanctions, fcpa and international anti-corruption and 4 other areas of law. Barbara received a degree from University of Manitoba in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Washington Washington 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Barbara Diane Linney at a glance

Barbara Diane Linney is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Miller & Chevalier Chartered. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in Saskatchewan (1982), Alberta (1984), New York (1993), and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Interna (1999). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. University, 1991) and University of Manitoba (B.Comm. University, 1978). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barbara Diane Linney is a lawyer practicing internal investigations, export controls and economic sanctions, fcpa and international anti-corruption and 4 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a degree from University of Manitoba in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Barbara practices at Miller & Chevalier Chartered in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Diane Linney's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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International Law

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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 Diane Linney

Where is Barbara Diane Linney's law office located?
Barbara Diane Linney's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Miller & Chevalier Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Diane Linney handle?
Barbara Diane Linney focuses on contracts, business, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Barbara Diane Linney practiced law?
Barbara Diane Linney has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Barbara Diane Linney go to law school?
Barbara Diane Linney earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1991); (B.Comm. University, 1978).
How can I contact Barbara Diane Linney for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. University
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1991
B.Comm. University
University of Manitoba
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Saskatchewan
Admitted: 1982
Alberta
Admitted: 1984
New York
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Interna
Admitted: 1999

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