Atty. Brian J. Lane
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Brian J. Lane is a business and securities attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Admitted to practice in Maryland, United States and District of Columbia, United States. Educated at American University (J.D., 1983) and Washburn University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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For more information, please visit www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/lane-brian-j/
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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