Atty. Christopher James Cormier

Atty. Christopher James Cormier

Christopher James Cormier is a lawyer practicing class action, litigation, insurance and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher James Cormier at a glance

Christopher James Cormier is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Burns Charest LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2002), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2003), District of Columbia (2006), and Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. Supreme Cour (2014). Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Virginia (B.A. Government, 1999). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher James Cormier is a lawyer practicing class action, litigation, insurance and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Christopher practices at Burns Charest LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Cormier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Cormier 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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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 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 Christopher James Cormier

Where is Christopher James Cormier's law office located?
Christopher James Cormier's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Burns Charest LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Cormier handle?
Christopher James Cormier focuses on business, class action, litigation, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Christopher James Cormier practiced law?
Christopher James Cormier has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Christopher James Cormier go to law school?
Christopher James Cormier earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A. Government, 1999).
How can I contact Christopher James Cormier for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University Washington College of Law
- 2002
B.A. Government
University of Virginia
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. Supreme Cour
Admitted: 2014

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