Atty. Halley F. Ascher

Atty. Halley F. Ascher

Halley F. Ascher is a lawyer practicing litigation/plaintiff, antitrust, commodities and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Halley F. Ascher at a glance

Halley F. Ascher is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Finkelstein Thompson LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996) and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at University of Pennsylvania School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Halley F. Ascher is a lawyer practicing litigation/plaintiff, antitrust, commodities and 2 other areas of law
  • Halley received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Halley practices at Finkelstein Thompson LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Halley F. Ascher's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Halley F. Ascher

Where is Halley F. Ascher's law office located?
Halley F. Ascher's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Finkelstein Thompson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Halley F. Ascher handle?
Halley F. Ascher focuses on securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Halley F. Ascher practiced law?
Halley F. Ascher has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Halley F. Ascher go to law school?
Halley F. Ascher earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Halley F. Ascher for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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