Atty. Deborah Murrell Whelihan

Atty. Deborah Murrell Whelihan

Deborah Murrell Whelihan is a lawyer practicing employment/labor, malpractice, personal injury. Deborah has been licensed for 40 years.

Washington Washington 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Murrell Whelihan at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Murrell Whelihan's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 Law

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 →

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 Murrell Whelihan

Where is Deborah Murrell Whelihan's law office located?
Deborah Murrell Whelihan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Murrell Whelihan handle?
Deborah Murrell Whelihan focuses on personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Deborah Murrell Whelihan practiced law?
Deborah Murrell Whelihan has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Deborah Murrell Whelihan go to law school?
Deborah Murrell Whelihan earned their education at (J.D., 1986).
How can I contact Deborah Murrell Whelihan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University School of Law
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
Virginia
Admitted: 2016

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