Atty. Debra Lynn Willen

Atty. Debra Lynn Willen

Ms. Debra Lynn Willen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, civil litigation.

Washington Washington 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra Lynn Willen at a glance

Debra Lynn Willen is a employment and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978), Virginia (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and Fourth, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits (1991). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1978) and Brown University (A.B., 1975). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Debra Lynn Willen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, civil litigation
  • Debra received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Debra practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Lynn Willen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Lynn Willen 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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Civil Litigation

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

Debra Lynn Willen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Debra Lynn Willen

Where is Debra Lynn Willen's law office located?
Debra Lynn Willen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Lynn Willen handle?
Debra Lynn Willen focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Debra Lynn Willen practiced law?
Debra Lynn Willen has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Debra Lynn Willen go to law school?
Debra Lynn Willen earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1975).
How can I contact Debra Lynn Willen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1978
A.B.
Brown University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and Fourth, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits
Admitted: 1991

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