Atty. Carlton E. Wessel

Atty. Carlton E. Wessel

Carlton E. Wessel is a lawyer practicing litigation, health care law, litigation and arbitration and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Carlton E. Wessel at a glance

Carlton E. Wessel is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dla Piper Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, health care, and adr. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1987), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1987), Pennsylvania (1988), and Massachusetts (1989). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1987) and Columbia University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Carlton E. Wessel is a lawyer practicing litigation, health care law, litigation and arbitration and 2 other areas of law
  • Carlton received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Carlton practices at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Carlton E. Wessel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carlton E. Wessel 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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Civil Litigation

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Carlton E. Wessel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Carlton E. Wessel is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Carlton E. Wessel 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 Carlton E. Wessel

Where is Carlton E. Wessel's law office located?
Carlton E. Wessel's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dla Piper Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carlton E. Wessel handle?
Carlton E. Wessel focuses on business, litigation, health care, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Carlton E. Wessel practiced law?
Carlton E. Wessel has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Carlton E. Wessel go to law school?
Carlton E. Wessel earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Carlton E. Wessel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1987
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2017

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