Atty. Henry Alden Terhune

Atty. Henry Alden Terhune

Henry Alden Terhune is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 9 other areas of law. Henry received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Cortland in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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About Henry Alden Terhune at a glance

Henry Alden Terhune is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, m&a, civil rights, elder law, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1987) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia (1989). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York College at Cortland (B.A. Political, 1980). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Henry Alden Terhune is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 9 other areas of law
  • Henry received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at Cortland in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Henry practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Henry Alden Terhune's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Rights

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Elder Law

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Environmental Law

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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 Henry Alden Terhune

Where is Henry Alden Terhune's law office located?
Henry Alden Terhune's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Henry Alden Terhune handle?
Henry Alden Terhune focuses on bankruptcy, m&a, civil rights, elder law, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Henry Alden Terhune practiced law?
Henry Alden Terhune has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Henry Alden Terhune go to law school?
Henry Alden Terhune earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Political, 1980).
How can I contact Henry Alden Terhune for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 1986
B.A. Political
State University of New York College at Cortland
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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