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.
International Arbitration - Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Danielle Morris at a Glance
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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About 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
- 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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Danielle Morris's Areas of Legal Practice
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Mediation & Arbitration in Washington
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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International Law in Washington
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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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Why Clients in Washington Choose Danielle Morris
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 Danielle Morris's practice in the field of adr and international.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association, Danielle Morris can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering adr and international, Danielle Morris 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 Danielle Morris 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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