Atty. David Russell Hill

Atty. David Russell Hill

Mr. David Russell Hill is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, advertising and 11 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About David Russell Hill at a glance

David Russell Hill is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), Missouri (1989), District of Columbia (1989), and New Jersey (2013). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Missouri (B.S., 1985). Active member of Energy Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Russell Hill is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, advertising and 11 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Russell Hill's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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David Russell Hill is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Russell Hill

Where is David Russell Hill's law office located?
David Russell Hill's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sidley Austin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Russell Hill handle?
David Russell Hill focuses on litigation, environmental, government, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Russell Hill practiced law?
David Russell Hill has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David Russell Hill go to law school?
David Russell Hill earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact David Russell Hill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1988
B.S.
University of Missouri
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
Missouri
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 2013

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