Atty. Christopher Depalm Bell

Atty. Christopher Depalm Bell

Christopher Depalm Bell is a lawyer practicing construction lending, charter and regulatory matters. Christopher received a M.P.A. degree from Harvard University, John F.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Christopher Depalm Bell is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ballard Spahr Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1996) and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D. Philosophy, 1996) and Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government (M.P.A. University, 1992). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher Depalm Bell is a lawyer practicing construction lending, charter and regulatory matters
  • Christopher received a M.P.A. degree from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Christopher practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Washington, DC

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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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Christopher Depalm Bell's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Ballard Spahr Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Christopher Depalm Bell has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Christopher Depalm Bell earned their education at (J.D. Philosophy, 1996); (M.P.A. University, 1992).
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Education

J.D. Philosophy
University of Texas at Austin
- 1996
M.P.A. University
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999

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