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Atty. David E. Colton

Atty. David E. Colton

David E. Colton is a lawyer practicing telecommunications regulation, litigation.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (771) 218-5153

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About David E. Colton at a glance

David E. Colton is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New York (1990) and Pennsylvania (1993). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1989) and Johns Hopkins Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (M.A. Soviet, 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David E. Colton is a lawyer practicing telecommunications regulation, litigation
  • David E. received a M.A. degree from Johns Hopkins Nitze School of Advanced International Studies in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David E. practices in Washington, DC

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David E. Colton has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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David E. Colton earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.A. Soviet, 1986).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1989
M.A. Soviet
Johns Hopkins Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993

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