Atty. Frank Cummings

Atty. Frank Cummings

Frank Cummings is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, employee benefits, bankruptcy & debt. Frank received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Washington Washington 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About Frank Cummings at a glance

Frank Cummings is a employment, bankruptcy, and employment contracts attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in New York (1959) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourt (1963). Educated at Columbia University (M.A. Hobart, 1955) and Columbia University Law School LL.B. 1958 Articles Editor Columbia University Law School LL.B. Columbia Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Frank Cummings is a lawyer practicing executive compensation, employee benefits, bankruptcy & debt
  • Frank received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Frank practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Frank Cummings's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Frank Cummings is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Frank Cummings is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Employment Contracts

Frank Cummings is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Frank Cummings

Where is Frank Cummings's law office located?
Frank Cummings's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frank Cummings handle?
Frank Cummings focuses on employment, bankruptcy, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Frank Cummings practiced law?
Frank Cummings has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Frank Cummings go to law school?
Frank Cummings earned their education at (M.A. Hobart, 1955); (—).
How can I contact Frank Cummings for a consultation?
You can contact Frank Cummings directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Frank Cummings received?
Frank Cummings's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

M.A. Hobart
Columbia University
- 1955
Columbia University Law School LL.B. 1958 Articles Editor Columbia University Law School LL.B. Columbia Law Review
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1959
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourt
Admitted: 1963

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