Atty. David Wilde Briggs

Atty. David Wilde Briggs

David Wilde Briggs is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, commercial, real estate and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Washington Washington 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About David Wilde Briggs at a glance

David Wilde Briggs is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Holland And Knight Llp. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1975) and District of Columbia (1980). Educated at George Washington University Law School J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Massachusetts B.A. Political Science (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Real Property Section) and American Bar Associations (Real Property Section) The District of Columbia Bar (District of Columbia Affairs Section Real Property Section, Virginia. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Wilde Briggs is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, commercial, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Wilde Briggs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Wilde Briggs 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

David Wilde Briggs is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Wilde Briggs

Where is David Wilde Briggs's law office located?
David Wilde Briggs's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Holland And Knight Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Wilde Briggs handle?
David Wilde Briggs focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Wilde Briggs practiced law?
David Wilde Briggs has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David Wilde Briggs go to law school?
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How can I contact David Wilde Briggs for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Wilde Briggs received?
David Wilde Briggs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

George Washington University Law School J.D. cum laude
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University of Massachusetts B.A. Political Science
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980

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