Atty. Daniel Alfonso Cantu

Atty. Daniel Alfonso Cantu

Mr. Daniel Alfonso Cantu is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, securities litigation, government investigations and 1 other area of law.

Alexandria Alexandria 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Daniel Alfonso Cantu at a glance

Daniel Alfonso Cantu is a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, government, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1999), District of Columbia (2000), and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2002). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1999) and Princeton University (M.P.A. University, 1986). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Daniel Alfonso Cantu is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, securities litigation, government investigations and 1 other area of law
  • Daniel received a M.P.A. degree from Princeton University in 1986, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Daniel practices in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Alfonso Cantu's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Alfonso Cantu 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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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alexandria are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Alfonso Cantu

Where is Daniel Alfonso Cantu's law office located?
Daniel Alfonso Cantu's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Alfonso Cantu handle?
Daniel Alfonso Cantu focuses on business, litigation, government, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Daniel Alfonso Cantu practiced law?
Daniel Alfonso Cantu has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Daniel Alfonso Cantu go to law school?
Daniel Alfonso Cantu earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (M.P.A. University, 1986).
How can I contact Daniel Alfonso Cantu for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1999
M.P.A. University
Princeton University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2002

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