Atty. Clausen Ely, Jr.

Atty. Clausen Ely, Jr.

Mr. Clausen Ely, Jr. is a lawyer practicing environmental, carbon markets & clean technology, environmental, food & drug and 10 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Clausen Ely, Jr. at a glance

Clausen Ely, Jr. is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, consumer, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Alabama (inactive) (1972) and District of Columbia (1973). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D. Order, 1972) and Huntingdon College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Clausen Ely, Jr. is a lawyer practicing environmental, carbon markets & clean technology, environmental, food & drug and 10 other areas of law
  • Clausen received a B.A. degree from Huntingdon College in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Clausen practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Clausen Ely, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Clausen Ely, Jr. 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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Consumer Protection

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Environmental Law

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

Clausen Ely, Jr. is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Clausen Ely, Jr.

Where is Clausen Ely, Jr.'s law office located?
Clausen Ely, Jr.'s law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clausen Ely, Jr. handle?
Clausen Ely, Jr. focuses on business, consumer, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Clausen Ely, Jr. practiced law?
Clausen Ely, Jr. has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Clausen Ely, Jr. go to law school?
Clausen Ely, Jr. earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1972); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Clausen Ely, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Clausen Ely, Jr. received?
Clausen Ely, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Order
University of Alabama School of Law
- 1972
B.A.
Huntingdon College
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama (inactive)
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973

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