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James A. Lastowka is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury and employment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976) and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1976) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1973). Active member of American Bar Assn and (Member, Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee, Labor and Employment Law Section Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Section). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James A. Lastowka is a lawyer practicing construction / development, personal injury, labor & employment and 1 other area of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- James practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Washington, DC
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James A. Lastowka is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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