Atty. Bruce Stuart Lane

Atty. Bruce Stuart Lane

Mr. Bruce Stuart Lane is a lawyer practicing arbitrage, mediation, tax and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 71 yrs experience 71 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce Stuart Lane at a glance

Bruce Stuart Lane is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Nixon Peabody Llp. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and adr. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1955) and District of Columbia (1966). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1955) and Harvard College (A.B., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association (Chairman, Committee on Court Procedure, Taxation Section, 1967-1969) American College of Real Estate Lawyers (President, 1986-1987) American Law Institute. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Bruce Stuart Lane is a lawyer practicing arbitrage, mediation, tax and 2 other areas of law
  • Bruce received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1952, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • Bruce practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Stuart Lane's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Bruce Stuart Lane is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

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

Bruce Stuart Lane is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Bruce Stuart Lane is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Bruce Stuart Lane

Where is Bruce Stuart Lane's law office located?
Bruce Stuart Lane's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Nixon Peabody Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce Stuart Lane handle?
Bruce Stuart Lane focuses on business, real estate, tax, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Bruce Stuart Lane practiced law?
Bruce Stuart Lane has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did Bruce Stuart Lane go to law school?
Bruce Stuart Lane earned their education at (J.D., 1955); (A.B., 1952).
How can I contact Bruce Stuart Lane for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce Stuart Lane directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bruce Stuart Lane received?
Bruce Stuart Lane's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1955
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1952

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1955
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1966

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