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Donald E. Santarelli is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, securities, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1962) and District of Columbia (1965). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (LL.B., 1962) and Mount Saint Mary's College B.A. University of Virginia Graduate Studies University of Virginia Classical Rhetoric (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Donald E. Santarelli is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, communications & media, white collar crime and 7 other areas of law
- Donald received a B.A. degree from Mount Saint Mary's College, and has been licensed for 64 years
- Donald practices at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Washington, DC
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Donald E. Santarelli's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald E. Santarelli handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Donald E. Santarelli is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Donald E. Santarelli is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →
Donald E. Santarelli is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Donald E. Santarelli is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Donald E. Santarelli is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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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