Atty. Ira Nikelsberg

Atty. Ira Nikelsberg

Ira Nikelsberg is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, computer law, appellate litigation and 1 other area of law. Ira received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Ira Nikelsberg at a glance

Ira Nikelsberg is a business, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1992), and District of Columbia (1994). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1991) and New York University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ira Nikelsberg is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions, computer law, appellate litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Ira received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Ira practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Ira Nikelsberg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ira Nikelsberg 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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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Ira Nikelsberg is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Ira Nikelsberg is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Ira Nikelsberg

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

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1991
B.A.
New York University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1994

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