Atty. Deborah Murrell Whelihan
Deborah Murrell Whelihan is a lawyer practicing employment/labor, malpractice, personal injury. Deborah has been licensed for 40 years.
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Deborah Murrell Whelihan is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury and employment. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1986), District of Columbia (1988), and Virginia (2016). Educated at Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Deborah Murrell Whelihan is a lawyer practicing employment/labor, malpractice, personal injury
- Deborah has been licensed for 40 years
- Deborah practices at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP in Washington, DC
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Deborah Murrell Whelihan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Deborah Murrell Whelihan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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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