Atty. Catherine L. Hess

Atty. Catherine L. Hess

Ms. Catherine L.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Catherine L. Hess at a glance

Catherine L. Hess is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (inactve) (2000) and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 2000) and University of North Carolina at Charlotte (B.S.W., 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Catherine L. Hess is a lawyer practicing corporate investigations, corporate ethics, government investigations and 1 other area of law
  • Catherine received a B.S.W. degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Catherine practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine L. Hess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine L. Hess 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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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Catherine L. Hess

Where is Catherine L. Hess's law office located?
Catherine L. Hess's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine L. Hess handle?
Catherine L. Hess focuses on business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Catherine L. Hess practiced law?
Catherine L. Hess has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Catherine L. Hess go to law school?
Catherine L. Hess earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S.W., 1995).
How can I contact Catherine L. Hess for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 2000
B.S.W.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- 1995

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (inactve)
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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