Atty. Deborah E. Jennings

Atty. Deborah E. Jennings

Deborah E. Jennings is a lawyer practicing regulatory and government affairs, litigation and arbitration, energy and water and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah E. Jennings at a glance

Deborah E. Jennings is a Partner; Chair, Environmental Practice Group based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at DLA Piper. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, adr, and energy. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1974) and District of Columbia (1984). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center J.D. (—) and University of Maryland B.A. with honors (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Deborah E. Jennings is a lawyer practicing regulatory and government affairs, litigation and arbitration, energy and water and 4 other areas of law
  • Deborah E. received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Deborah E. practices at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah E. Jennings's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Deborah E. Jennings is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Deborah E. Jennings is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Deborah E. Jennings is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Deborah E. Jennings is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Deborah E. Jennings is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Deborah E. Jennings

Where is Deborah E. Jennings's law office located?
Deborah E. Jennings's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is DLA Piper. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah E. Jennings handle?
Deborah E. Jennings focuses on litigation, environmental, government, adr, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Deborah E. Jennings practiced law?
Deborah E. Jennings has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Deborah E. Jennings go to law school?
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How can I contact Deborah E. Jennings for a consultation?
You can contact Deborah E. Jennings directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Deborah E. Jennings received?
Deborah E. Jennings's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Georgetown University Law Center J.D.
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University of Maryland B.A. with honors
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1984

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