Atty. Brian J. Vohrer

Atty. Brian J. Vohrer

Brian J. Vohrer advises governments on matters raising issues of public international law, including international humanitarian law, the law of the sea, the law of treaties, and diplomatic and sovereign immunity, as well as obligations that arise from multilateral and bilateral treaties and United Nations practice and procedure.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Brian J. Vohrer at a glance

Brian J. Vohrer is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (2002) and District of Columbia (2003). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D. Harlan, 2001) and University of Richmond (B.A., 1996). Active member of American Society of International Law. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian J. Vohrer advises governments on matters raising issues of public international law, including international humanitarian law, the law of the sea, the law of treaties, and diplomatic and sovereign immunity, as well as obligations that arise from multilateral and bilateral treaties and United Nations practice and procedure
  • He also counsels governments on the legal aspects of diplomatic correspondence
  • Experience Representative Matters • Drafted successful pleading submitted by a state to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia opposing defendant’s request for an order to compel that state to produce documents.° • Represented the government of Suriname in its maritime boundary dispute with the Government of Guyana before an international tribunal constituted under Annex VII of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.° • Participated in advisory opinion proceedings before the International Court of Justice.° °The above representations were handled by Mr. Vohrer prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Recognition & Leadership Professional & Community Involvement • Member, American Society of International Law

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Brian J. Vohrer's Areas of Practice

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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

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Where is Brian J. Vohrer's law office located?
Brian J. Vohrer's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Greenberg Traurig Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian J. Vohrer handle?
Brian J. Vohrer focuses on litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Brian J. Vohrer practiced law?
Brian J. Vohrer has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Brian J. Vohrer go to law school?
Brian J. Vohrer earned their education at (J.D. Harlan, 2001); (B.A., 1996).
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Education

J.D. Harlan
Columbia Law School
- 2001
B.A.
University of Richmond
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003

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