Atty. Barbara L. Kirschten

Atty. Barbara L. Kirschten

Barbara L. Kirschten is a lawyer practicing nonprofit organizations, tax exempt organizations.

Washington Washington 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara L. Kirschten at a glance

Barbara L. Kirschten is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmerhale. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1983) and District of Columbia (1987). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Harvard University (A.M. English, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barbara L. Kirschten is a lawyer practicing nonprofit organizations, tax exempt organizations
  • Barbara received a A.M. degree from Harvard University in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Barbara practices at WilmerHale in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara L. Kirschten's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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

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Where is Barbara L. Kirschten's law office located?
Barbara L. Kirschten's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmerhale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara L. Kirschten handle?
Barbara L. Kirschten focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Barbara L. Kirschten practiced law?
Barbara L. Kirschten has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Barbara L. Kirschten go to law school?
Barbara L. Kirschten earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.M. English, 1977).
How can I contact Barbara L. Kirschten for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Barbara L. Kirschten received?
Barbara L. Kirschten's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1982
A.M. English
Harvard University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987

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