Atty. Ben Finkelstein

Atty. Ben Finkelstein

Ben Finkelstein is a lawyer practicing administrative hearings and appeals, energy, hydroelectricity and 4 other areas of law. Ben received a B.S. degree from Haverford College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Washington Washington 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Ben Finkelstein at a glance

Ben Finkelstein is a ip, litigation, appellate, and energy attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in DC (1982), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1982) and Haverford College (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ben Finkelstein is a lawyer practicing administrative hearings and appeals, energy, hydroelectricity and 4 other areas of law
  • Ben received a B.S. degree from Haverford College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Ben practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Ben Finkelstein's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Ben Finkelstein is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Ben Finkelstein is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

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

Ben Finkelstein is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Ben Finkelstein is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Ben Finkelstein

Where is Ben Finkelstein's law office located?
Ben Finkelstein's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ben Finkelstein handle?
Ben Finkelstein focuses on ip, litigation, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Ben Finkelstein practiced law?
Ben Finkelstein has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Ben Finkelstein go to law school?
Ben Finkelstein earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Ben Finkelstein for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ben Finkelstein received?
Ben Finkelstein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1982
B.S.
Haverford College
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

DC
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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