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About David M. Dorsen at a glance
David M. Dorsen is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sedgwick LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1960), District of Columbia (1968), and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1959) and Harvard University (A.B., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David M. Dorsen is a lawyer practicing appeals, discrimination, business litigation and 1 other area of law
- David received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
- David practices at Sedgwick 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.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David M. Dorsen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
David M. Dorsen is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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