Atty. David Scott Fortney
David Scott Fortney is a lawyer practicing family, business, antitrust & trade law and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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David Scott Fortney is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Fortney And Scott Llc. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, business, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980) and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Scott Fortney is a lawyer practicing family, business, antitrust & trade law and 5 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- David practices at Fortney & Scott, LLC in Washington, DC
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
David Scott Fortney is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in District of Columbia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Scott Fortney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Scott Fortney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
David Scott Fortney is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Scott Fortney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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