Atty. Carter K. McDowell

Atty. Carter K. McDowell

Carter K. McDowell is a lawyer practicing holding company and bank regulatory, government affairs, compliance and 5 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (771) 218-3541 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Carter K. McDowell at a glance

Carter K. McDowell is a business, securities, government, and insurance attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1985), Massachusetts (1986), District of Columbia (1988), and Ohio (1993). Educated at Boston University (LL.M., 1986) and Louisiana State University (J.D., 1985). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carter K. McDowell is a lawyer practicing holding company and bank regulatory, government affairs, compliance and 5 other areas of law
  • Carter received a degree from Boston University in 1986, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Carter practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Carter K. McDowell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carter K. McDowell 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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Securities Law

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Carter K. McDowell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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

Common questions about Carter K. McDowell

Where is Carter K. McDowell's law office located?
Carter K. McDowell's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carter K. McDowell handle?
Carter K. McDowell focuses on business, securities, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Carter K. McDowell practiced law?
Carter K. McDowell has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Carter K. McDowell go to law school?
Carter K. McDowell earned their education at (LL.M., 1986); (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Carter K. McDowell for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Boston University
- 1986
J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1985
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
Ohio
Admitted: 1993

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