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Colburn T. Cherney is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ropes Gray Llp. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1974) and District of Columbia (1982). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School (J.D., 1974) and University of Wisconsin-Madison B.A. with honors (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Boston and American (Vice-Chairman, Water Quality Committee, Natural Resource Section, 1986-1988 Chairman, 1989-1991) Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Colburn T. Cherney is a lawyer practicing government relations & regulatory, litigation, environmental
- Colburn received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Colburn practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Washington, DC
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Colburn T. Cherney is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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