Atty. David Bookbinder

Atty. David Bookbinder

David Bookbinder is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, elder law and 3 other areas of law. David has been licensed for 41 years.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About David Bookbinder at a glance

David Bookbinder is a civil rights, elder law, government, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1985) and District of Columbia (1997). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Bookbinder is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, elder law and 3 other areas of law
  • David has been licensed for 41 years
  • David practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Bookbinder's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David Bookbinder is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

David Bookbinder is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

David Bookbinder is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

David Bookbinder is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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

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Where is David Bookbinder's law office located?
David Bookbinder's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Bookbinder handle?
David Bookbinder focuses on civil rights, elder law, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Bookbinder practiced law?
David Bookbinder has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
How can I contact David Bookbinder for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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