Atty. David William Ricksecker

Atty. David William Ricksecker

Mr. David William Ricksecker is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Ricksecker at a glance

David William Ricksecker is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Woodley & McGillivary. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment, bankruptcy, civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001) and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 2001) and George Washington University (B.A. International, 1997). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David William Ricksecker is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • David practices at Woodley & McGillivary in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David William Ricksecker's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Rights

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Elder Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David William Ricksecker

Where is David William Ricksecker's law office located?
David William Ricksecker's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Woodley & McGillivary. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Ricksecker handle?
David William Ricksecker focuses on employment, bankruptcy, civil rights, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David William Ricksecker practiced law?
David William Ricksecker has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David William Ricksecker go to law school?
David William Ricksecker earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. International, 1997).
How can I contact David William Ricksecker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 2001
B.A. International
George Washington University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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