Atty. Elijah Eugene Cummings

Atty. Elijah Eugene Cummings

Elijah Eugene Cummings is a lawyer practicing corporate law, environmental law, criminal law. Elijah has been licensed for 50 years.

Washington Washington 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Elijah Eugene Cummings at a glance

Elijah Eugene Cummings is a criminal defense, business, and environmental attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Elijah Eugene Cummings is a lawyer practicing corporate law, environmental law, criminal law
  • Elijah has been licensed for 50 years
  • Elijah practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Elijah Eugene Cummings's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elijah Eugene Cummings handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Elijah Eugene Cummings is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

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

Elijah Eugene Cummings is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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 Elijah Eugene Cummings

Where is Elijah Eugene Cummings's law office located?
Elijah Eugene Cummings's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elijah Eugene Cummings handle?
Elijah Eugene Cummings focuses on criminal defense, business, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Elijah Eugene Cummings practiced law?
Elijah Eugene Cummings has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
How can I contact Elijah Eugene Cummings for a consultation?
You can contact Elijah Eugene Cummings 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 Elijah Eugene Cummings received?
Elijah Eugene Cummings's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1976

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