Atty. Fern L. Shepard

Atty. Fern L. Shepard

Fern L. Shepard is a lawyer practicing public interest law.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Fern L. Shepard at a glance

Fern L. Shepard is a Sierra Club Legal Def. Fund based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985), Alaska (1987), Colorado (1988), and District of Columbia (1993). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Irvine (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Fern L. Shepard is a lawyer practicing public interest law
  • Fern L. received a B.A. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Fern L. practices in Washington, DC

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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Fern L. Shepard's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Fern L. Shepard practiced law?
Fern L. Shepard has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
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Fern L. Shepard earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 1985
B.A.
University of California at Irvine
- 1982

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985
Alaska
Admitted: 1987
Colorado
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993

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