Atty. Elizabeth Kennett Speth

Atty. Elizabeth Kennett Speth

Mrs. Elizabeth Kennett Speth is a lawyer practicing corporate, general practice, securities & investment fraud and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Elizabeth Kennett Speth at a glance

Elizabeth Kennett Speth is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2006) and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2005) and Yale University (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mrs. Elizabeth Kennett Speth is a lawyer practicing corporate, general practice, securities & investment fraud and 3 other areas of law
  • Elizabeth received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Elizabeth practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Elizabeth Kennett Speth's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elizabeth Kennett Speth handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Elizabeth Kennett Speth

Where is Elizabeth Kennett Speth's law office located?
Elizabeth Kennett Speth's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elizabeth Kennett Speth handle?
Elizabeth Kennett Speth focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Elizabeth Kennett Speth practiced law?
Elizabeth Kennett Speth has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Elizabeth Kennett Speth go to law school?
Elizabeth Kennett Speth earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1999).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2005
B.A.
Yale University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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