Atty. David James Penna

Atty. David James Penna

Mr. David James Penna is a lawyer practicing construction / development, communications / media, banking and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About David James Penna at a glance

David James Penna is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2002), Illinois (2003), and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 2001) and Indiana University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David James Penna is a lawyer practicing construction / development, communications / media, banking and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • David practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David James Penna's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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

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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 James Penna

Where is David James Penna's law office located?
David James Penna'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 James Penna handle?
David James Penna focuses on business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David James Penna practiced law?
David James Penna has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did David James Penna go to law school?
David James Penna earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact David James Penna for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 2001
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
Illinois
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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