Atty. Edward J. Elder
Edward J. Elder is a lawyer practicing police misconduct, employment rights, civil rights and 2 other areas of law.
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Edward J. Elder is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Edward Elder. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, bankruptcy, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1997), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, District of Mar (1998), and Maryland (2006). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1996) and Kansas State University (B.A., 1990). Active member of District of Columbia Bar National Lawyers Guild. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward J. Elder is a lawyer practicing police misconduct, employment rights, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
- Edward received a B.A. degree from Kansas State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Edward practices at Edward Elder in Washington, DC
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Edward J. Elder is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Edward J. Elder is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Edward J. Elder is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Edward J. Elder is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →
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 venue, 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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