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About D. Michael Lefever at a glance
D. Michael Lefever is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, employment contracts, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979) and District of Columbia (1986). Educated at Boston University School of Law (JD, 1979) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. D. Michael Lefever is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, corporate, employee benefits & executive compensation and 5 other areas of law
- D. received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- D. practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC
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D. Michael Lefever's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
D. Michael Lefever is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
D. Michael Lefever is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
D. Michael Lefever is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
D. Michael Lefever is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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