Atty. Derek Owen Colla

Atty. Derek Owen Colla

Derek Owen Colla is a lawyer practicing venture capital. Derek has been licensed for 15 years.

Washington Washington 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Derek Owen Colla is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2011). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Owen Colla is a lawyer practicing venture capital
  • Derek has been licensed for 15 years
  • Derek practices at Cooley LLP in Washington, DC

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Derek Owen Colla's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Where is Derek Owen Colla's law office located?
Derek Owen Colla's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Owen Colla handle?
Derek Owen Colla focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Derek Owen Colla practiced law?
Derek Owen Colla has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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