Atty. Elyse A. Shimada
Elyse A. Shimada is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.
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Elyse A. Shimada is a product liability and insurance attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hollingsworth LLP. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Elyse A. Shimada is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Elyse A., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elyse A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Elyse A. Shimada is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Elyse A. Shimada is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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