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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.
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- 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
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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 attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Elissa J. Preheim is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Elissa J. Preheim is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Elissa J. Preheim is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →
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 attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Elissa J. Preheim is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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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