Atty. Douglas Bennett Mishkin

Atty. Douglas Bennett Mishkin

Douglas Bennett Mishkin is a lawyer practicing banking, tax, employment law and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Washington Washington 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Douglas Bennett Mishkin at a glance

Douglas Bennett Mishkin is a employment, business, tax, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1980), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1980), Maryland (1982), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1982). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1980) and Brown University (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar, Maryland State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Bennett Mishkin is a lawyer practicing banking, tax, employment law and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Douglas practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Bennett Mishkin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Bennett Mishkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Douglas Bennett Mishkin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Douglas Bennett Mishkin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Bennett Mishkin

Where is Douglas Bennett Mishkin's law office located?
Douglas Bennett Mishkin's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Bennett Mishkin handle?
Douglas Bennett Mishkin focuses on employment, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Douglas Bennett Mishkin practiced law?
Douglas Bennett Mishkin has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Douglas Bennett Mishkin go to law school?
Douglas Bennett Mishkin earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact Douglas Bennett Mishkin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Bennett Mishkin received?
Douglas Bennett Mishkin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1980
A.B.
Brown University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
Maryland
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1982
Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and District of Colu
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Virginia
Admitted: 1994
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2017

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