Atty. Donna Jean Nance

Atty. Donna Jean Nance

Ms. Donna Jean Nance is a lawyer practicing business litigation, corporate litigation, state legislative practice and 3 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Donna Jean Nance at a glance

Donna Jean Nance is a business, litigation, environmental, government, and appellate attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1987), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1987), Georgia (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1995). Educated at Rutgers University, Newark (J.D., 1987) and University of North Carolina (B.A. M.S.L.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Donna Jean Nance is a lawyer practicing business litigation, corporate litigation, state legislative practice and 3 other areas of law
  • Donna received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1973, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Donna practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Donna Jean Nance's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donna Jean Nance 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.

Donna Jean Nance is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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Donna Jean Nance is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Donna Jean Nance is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Georgia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Donna Jean Nance is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Donna Jean Nance is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donna Jean Nance

Where is Donna Jean Nance's law office located?
Donna Jean Nance's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donna Jean Nance handle?
Donna Jean Nance focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Donna Jean Nance practiced law?
Donna Jean Nance has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Donna Jean Nance go to law school?
Donna Jean Nance earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A. M.S.L.S., 1973).
How can I contact Donna Jean Nance for a consultation?
You can contact Donna Jean Nance directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Donna Jean Nance received?
Donna Jean Nance's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University, Newark
- 1987
B.A. M.S.L.S.
University of North Carolina
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
Georgia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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