Atty. David Evan Pettit

Atty. David Evan Pettit

David Evan Pettit is a lawyer practicing air quality & climate change, energy regulatory and markets, project development & finance. David received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About David Evan Pettit at a glance

David Evan Pettit is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on environmental and energy. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2010) and District of Columbia (2011). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Georgia (B.S.B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Evan Pettit is a lawyer practicing air quality & climate change, energy regulatory and markets, project development & finance
  • David received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • David practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Evan Pettit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Evan Pettit 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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Energy & Utilities Law

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

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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 Evan Pettit

Where is David Evan Pettit's law office located?
David Evan Pettit's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Evan Pettit handle?
David Evan Pettit focuses on environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Evan Pettit practiced law?
David Evan Pettit has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did David Evan Pettit go to law school?
David Evan Pettit earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S.B.A., 2004).
How can I contact David Evan Pettit for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 2010
B.S.B.A.
University of Georgia
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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