Atty. Gordon Speights Young
Gordon Speights Young is a lawyer practicing environmental law, civil litigation, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. Gordon received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University, and has been licensed for 56 years.
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Gordon Speights Young is an Asst. U.S. Atty. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1970) and Iowa (1976). Educated at Southern Methodist University J.D. (—) and Southern Methodist University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gordon Speights Young is a lawyer practicing environmental law, civil litigation, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
- Gordon received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Gordon practices in Washington, DC
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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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