Atty. Deborah Ashford

Atty. Deborah Ashford

Ms. Deborah Ashford is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, tax, education.

Washington Washington 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Deborah Ashford at a glance

Deborah Ashford is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hogan Lovells Us Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on tax and education. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1982). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Alabama (B.A. University, 1972). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Bar Association of the District of Columbia American Bar Association American Society of Association Executives. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms. Deborah Ashford is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, tax, education
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama in 1972, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Deborah practices at Hogan Lovells US LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Ashford's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Education 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 Deborah Ashford

Where is Deborah Ashford's law office located?
Deborah Ashford's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hogan Lovells Us Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Ashford handle?
Deborah Ashford focuses on tax, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Deborah Ashford practiced law?
Deborah Ashford has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Deborah Ashford go to law school?
Deborah Ashford earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. University, 1972).
How can I contact Deborah Ashford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1981
B.A. University
University of Alabama
- 1972

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982

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