Atty. Elna Santos

Atty. Elna Santos

Elna Santos is a lawyer practicing adversarial, antitrust & trade law, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Elna received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Washington Washington 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Elna Santos at a glance

Elna Santos is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at O Melveny And Myers Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, appellate, and aviation. Admitted to practice in California (2004). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and University of California, Los Angeles B.A. Sociology University of California, Los Angeles B.A. magna cum laude Phi Beta Kappa University of California, Los Angeles B.A. Departmental honors U (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elna Santos is a lawyer practicing adversarial, antitrust & trade law, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • Elna received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Elna practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Elna Santos's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elna Santos 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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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Aviation 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 Elna Santos

Where is Elna Santos's law office located?
Elna Santos's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is O Melveny And Myers Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elna Santos handle?
Elna Santos focuses on business, appellate, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Elna Santos practiced law?
Elna Santos has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Elna Santos go to law school?
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Education

American University, Washington College of Law JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress
University of California, Los Angeles B.A. Sociology University of California, Los Angeles B.A. magna cum laude Phi Beta Kappa University of California, Los Angeles B.A. Departmental honors U
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004

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