Atty. Gopal Swaminathan

Atty. Gopal Swaminathan

Gopal Swaminathan is a lawyer practicing energy law, corporate law, public utilities and 2 other areas of law. Gopal received a M.B.A. degree from Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Washington Washington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Gopal Swaminathan at a glance

Gopal Swaminathan is a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1995) and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1994) and Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University (M.B.A. Wesleyan, 1988). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gopal Swaminathan is a lawyer practicing energy law, corporate law, public utilities and 2 other areas of law
  • Gopal received a M.B.A. degree from Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Gopal practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Gopal Swaminathan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gopal Swaminathan 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Gopal Swaminathan

Where is Gopal Swaminathan's law office located?
Gopal Swaminathan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gopal Swaminathan handle?
Gopal Swaminathan focuses on business, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Gopal Swaminathan practiced law?
Gopal Swaminathan has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Gopal Swaminathan go to law school?
Gopal Swaminathan earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (M.B.A. Wesleyan, 1988).
How can I contact Gopal Swaminathan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1994
M.B.A. Wesleyan
Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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