Atty. Donna Rinaldi Ely
Ms. Donna Rinaldi Ely is a lawyer practicing federal government housing finance.
Federal Government Housing Finance Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 41+ Years Experience
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About Donna Rinaldi Ely at a Glance
Donna Rinaldi Ely is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Donna R Ely. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1985) and District of Columbia (2005). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1985) and The Ohio State University (B.M., 1982). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Donna Rinaldi Ely
- Ms. Donna Rinaldi Ely is a lawyer practicing federal government housing finance
- Donna received a B.M. degree from The Ohio State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Donna practices at Donna R. Ely in Washington, DC
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Government & Administrative Law in Washington
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Donna Rinaldi Ely's practice in the field of government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Donna Rinaldi Ely brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and District of Columbia, Donna Rinaldi Ely can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Government Practice
Concentrating on government means Donna Rinaldi Ely's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Donna Rinaldi Ely attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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