Atty. David James Penna
Mr. David James Penna is a lawyer practicing construction / development, communications / media, banking and 2 other areas of law.
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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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- 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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David James Penna is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
David James Penna is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
David James Penna is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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