Atty. Danielle Morris
Danielle Morris has 15 years of experience advising clients on all aspects of international arbitration. Her practice spans both private and public international law, with a focus on investor-State arbitration.
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Danielle Morris is a adr and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Yale University (JD, 2007) and Yale University (BA, 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Governmental (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Danielle Morris has 15 years of experience advising clients on all aspects of international arbitration
- Her practice spans both private and public international law, with a focus on investor-State arbitration
- She has worked on a range of commercial and investment arbitrations, both institutional and ad hoc, from the pre-dispute and notice of dispute stage through merits submissions and hearings through to set-aside and enforcement
- She also assists clients with investment planning and advises on how to avoid or amicably resolve disputes outside the arbitration process
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Danielle Morris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Danielle Morris is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 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.
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