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About Douglas G. Gibson at a glance
Douglas G. Gibson is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, entertainment, and internet. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (Inactive) (1990) and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at Johns Hopkins University (B.S., 1987) and Harvard Law School (J.D., 1980). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Douglas G. Gibson is a lawyer practicing corporate, communications & media, media, internet & technology and 1 other area of law
- Douglas received a B.S. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Douglas practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC
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Douglas G. Gibson's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Douglas G. Gibson is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Douglas G. Gibson is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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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