Atty. David Acton Fitzgerald

Atty. David Acton Fitzgerald

Mr. David Acton Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, communications & media, administrative and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About David Acton Fitzgerald at a glance

David Acton Fitzgerald is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Schiff Hardin Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, entertainment, and energy. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1995), District of Columbia (1997), and Washington U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court o (2007). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Colorado College (B.A. Political, 1988). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Acton Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, communications & media, administrative and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Colorado College in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Acton Fitzgerald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Acton Fitzgerald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

David Acton Fitzgerald is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Acton Fitzgerald

Where is David Acton Fitzgerald's law office located?
David Acton Fitzgerald's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Schiff Hardin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Acton Fitzgerald handle?
David Acton Fitzgerald focuses on environmental, government, entertainment, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Acton Fitzgerald practiced law?
David Acton Fitzgerald has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David Acton Fitzgerald go to law school?
David Acton Fitzgerald earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Political, 1988).
How can I contact David Acton Fitzgerald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- 1995
B.A. Political
Colorado College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
Washington U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court o
Admitted: 2007

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