Atty. Galen Wade McBride

Atty. Galen Wade McBride

Galen Wade McBride is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime personal injury, litigation. Galen received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Galen Wade McBride at a glance

Galen Wade McBride is a personal injury, litigation, and maritime attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1991). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1991) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Galen Wade McBride is a lawyer practicing admiralty, maritime personal injury, litigation
  • Galen received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Galen practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Galen Wade McBride's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Galen Wade McBride is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Galen Wade McBride is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Galen Wade McBride is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Galen Wade McBride

Where is Galen Wade McBride's law office located?
Galen Wade McBride's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Galen Wade McBride handle?
Galen Wade McBride focuses on personal injury, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Galen Wade McBride practiced law?
Galen Wade McBride has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Galen Wade McBride go to law school?
Galen Wade McBride earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Galen Wade McBride for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1991
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1991

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