Atty. Carol E. Dinkins

Atty. Carol E. Dinkins

Ms. Carol E.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (771) 218-3541 Book Appointment

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About Carol E. Dinkins at a glance

Carol E. Dinkins is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They haand 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court US Court of Federal Claims Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western Dis (1971). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1971) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S.Ed., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Chair, Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary, 2002-2003 Chair, Section on Environment, Energy and Resources Law, 1997-1998 Chair, Section of State and Local Government Law, 1992-1993 Chair, Board of Editors, American Bar Association Journal, 2003— Membe, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Carol E. Dinkins is a lawyer practicing arbitration and adr, energy, environmental litigation and enforcement and 3 other areas of law
  • Carol received a B.S.Ed. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Carol practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg 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 substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Carol E. Dinkins's law office located?
Carol E. Dinkins's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Vinson & Elkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Carol E. Dinkins practiced law?
Carol E. Dinkins has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Carol E. Dinkins go to law school?
Carol E. Dinkins earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S.Ed., 1968).
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What awards or recognition has Carol E. Dinkins receiandd?
Carol E. Dinkins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1971
B.S.Ed.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court US Court of Federal Claims Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western Dis
Admitted: 1971

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