Atty. Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein

Atty. Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein

Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein is a lawyer practicing administrative litigation, environmental law, natural resources and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein at a glance

Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein is an U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Gen. Coun. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2000) and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Duke University (M.A. University, 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein is a lawyer practicing administrative litigation, environmental law, natural resources and 4 other areas of law
  • Cassandra (Cass) S. received a M.A. degree from Duke University in 2000, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Cassandra (Cass) S. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein

Where is Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein's law office located?
Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein handle?
Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein focuses on litigation, environmental, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein practiced law?
Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein go to law school?
Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (M.A. University, 2000).
How can I contact Cassandra (Cass) S. Bernstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2000
M.A. University
Duke University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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