Atty. Ellen Stern Griswold

Atty. Ellen Stern Griswold

Ms. Ellen Stern Griswold is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, ethics & professional responsibility, government, regulatory and criminal investigations and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Ellen Stern Griswold at a glance

Ellen Stern Griswold is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts supervised by principals of the Firm (2007) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at Georgetown University J.D. cum laude Georgetown University J.D. 2007 CALI Award in Church State Law Seminar (—) and Brown University B.A. Public Policy Brown University B.A. magna cum laude (—). Active member of American Constitution Society. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms. Ellen Stern Griswold is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, ethics & professional responsibility, government, regulatory and criminal investigations and 4 other areas of law
  • Ellen received a B.A. degree from Brown University, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Ellen practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Ellen Stern Griswold's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Energy & Utilities 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

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Where is Ellen Stern Griswold's law office located?
Ellen Stern Griswold's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ellen Stern Griswold handle?
Ellen Stern Griswold focuses on criminal defense, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Ellen Stern Griswold practiced law?
Ellen Stern Griswold has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Ellen Stern Griswold go to law school?
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Education

Georgetown University J.D. cum laude Georgetown University J.D. 2007 CALI Award in Church State Law Seminar
- In Progress
Brown University B.A. Public Policy Brown University B.A. magna cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts supervised by principals of the Firm
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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