Atty. Ellen Starling Tenenbaum

Atty. Ellen Starling Tenenbaum

Ms. Ellen Starling Tenenbaum is a lawyer practicing real estate, advertising, asbestos litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Ellen Starling Tenenbaum at a glance

Ellen Starling Tenenbaum is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, real estate, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990), District of Columbia (1991), and New York (2016). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1984). Active member of Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Ellen Starling Tenenbaum is a lawyer practicing real estate, advertising, asbestos litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Ellen practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Starling Tenenbaum's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Ellen Starling Tenenbaum is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Ellen Starling Tenenbaum is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

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

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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 Ellen Starling Tenenbaum

Where is Ellen Starling Tenenbaum's law office located?
Ellen Starling Tenenbaum's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Starling Tenenbaum handle?
Ellen Starling Tenenbaum focuses on trusts, personal injury, real estate, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Ellen Starling Tenenbaum practiced law?
Ellen Starling Tenenbaum has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Ellen Starling Tenenbaum go to law school?
Ellen Starling Tenenbaum earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Ellen Starling Tenenbaum for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 2016

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