Atty. Ben Yamagata
Ben Yamagata is a lawyer practicing energy, environmental law, public policy and 2 other areas of law. Ben received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Ben Yamagata is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Van Ness Feldman. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on ip licensing, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Idaho (1973) and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at George Washington University Law Center (J.D., 1972) and Harvard University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Idaho State Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ben Yamagata is a lawyer practicing energy, environmental law, public policy and 2 other areas of law
- Ben received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Ben practices at Van Ness Feldman LLP in Washington, DC
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Ben Yamagata is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Ben Yamagata is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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