Atty. Donald Kaplan
Donald Kaplan is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, energy and 4 other areas of law. Donald received a A.B. degree from Rutgers University in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Donald Kaplan is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1973) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fourth, Seventh, Ninth and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1970) and Rutgers University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Donald Kaplan is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, energy and 4 other areas of law
- Donald received a A.B. degree from Rutgers University in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Donald practices at K&L Gates LLP in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Donald Kaplan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Donald Kaplan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Donald Kaplan is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Donald Kaplan is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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