Atty. David C. Fathi

Atty. David C. Fathi

David C. Fathi is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination law, personal injury law, constitutional law and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About David C. Fathi at a glance

David C. Fathi is an ACLU National Prison Project based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and Washington (1995). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1988) and University of Washington (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David C. Fathi is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination law, personal injury law, constitutional law and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • David practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David C. Fathi's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

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

David C. Fathi is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 C. Fathi

Where is David C. Fathi's law office located?
David C. Fathi'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 C. Fathi handle?
David C. Fathi focuses on discrimination, personal injury, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David C. Fathi practiced law?
David C. Fathi has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did David C. Fathi go to law school?
David C. Fathi earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact David C. Fathi for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1988
B.S.
University of Washington
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
Washington
Admitted: 1995

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