Atty. Elissa J. Preheim

Atty. Elissa J. Preheim

Ms. Elissa J.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (202) 539-0382 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Elissa J. Preheim at a glance

Elissa J. Preheim is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (1997), District of Columbia (1998), and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (2000). Educated at Indiana University - Bloomington (J.D., 1996) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Elissa J. Preheim is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, personal injury, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Elissa received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Elissa practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Elissa J. Preheim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elissa J. Preheim handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

Elissa J. Preheim is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Elissa J. Preheim is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 Elissa J. Preheim

Where is Elissa J. Preheim's law office located?
Elissa J. Preheim's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elissa J. Preheim handle?
Elissa J. Preheim focuses on personal injury, business, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Elissa J. Preheim practiced law?
Elissa J. Preheim has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Elissa J. Preheim go to law school?
Elissa J. Preheim earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Elissa J. Preheim for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University - Bloomington
- 1996
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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