Atty. Constance Morrow Pendleton
Constance Morrow Pendleton is a lawyer practicing advertising, marketing law, media & first amendment and 12 other areas of law. Constance received a B.A. degree from Barnard College, Columbia University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 28+ Years Experience
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About Constance Morrow Pendleton at a Glance
Constance Morrow Pendleton is a Partner; Deputy Chair, Media Law Practice based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trade secrets, theft, litigation, civil rights, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1998) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1999). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Barnard College, Columbia University (B.A. English, 1992). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Constance Morrow Pendleton
- Constance Morrow Pendleton is a lawyer practicing advertising, marketing law, media & first amendment and 12 other areas of law
- Constance received a B.A. degree from Barnard College, Columbia University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Constance practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Washington, DC
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Constance Morrow Pendleton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Constance Morrow Pendleton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Trade Secrets in Washington
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Theft & Property Crimes in Washington
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Civil Litigation in Washington
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Civil Rights in Washington
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Washington
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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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Constance Morrow Pendleton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Constance Morrow Pendleton's practice in the field of trade secrets, theft, litigation, civil rights, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Constance Morrow Pendleton brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Constance Morrow Pendleton can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trade secrets, theft, and litigation, Constance Morrow Pendleton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Constance Morrow Pendleton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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