Atty. Ellen M Fitzgerald

Atty. Ellen M Fitzgerald

Ellen M Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing maritime law, litigation. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Ellen M Fitzgerald at a glance

Ellen M Fitzgerald is an Exec. Off. for United States Attys. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on litigation and maritime. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1990) and New York (1991). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1990) and Yale University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ellen M Fitzgerald is a lawyer practicing maritime law, litigation
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Ellen practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen M Fitzgerald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen M Fitzgerald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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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Where is Ellen M Fitzgerald's law office located?
Ellen M Fitzgerald's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen M Fitzgerald handle?
Ellen M Fitzgerald focuses on litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Ellen M Fitzgerald practiced law?
Ellen M Fitzgerald has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Ellen M Fitzgerald go to law school?
Ellen M Fitzgerald earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1990
B.A.
Yale University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991

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