Atty. James Andrew Fishkin

Atty. James Andrew Fishkin

James Andrew Fishkin is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, estate planning/probate, antitrust/competition and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Washington Washington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James Andrew Fishkin at a glance

James Andrew Fishkin is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dechert Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1988) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (2002). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and University of Iowa B.A. with distinction University of Iowa B.A. 1983 Phi Betta Kappa University of Iowa B.A. University of Iowa College of Law (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Andrew Fishkin is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, estate planning/probate, antitrust/competition and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at Dechert LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James Andrew Fishkin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Andrew Fishkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Andrew Fishkin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 James Andrew Fishkin

Where is James Andrew Fishkin's law office located?
James Andrew Fishkin's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dechert Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Andrew Fishkin handle?
James Andrew Fishkin focuses on probate, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James Andrew Fishkin practiced law?
James Andrew Fishkin has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Andrew Fishkin go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has James Andrew Fishkin received?
James Andrew Fishkin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

University of Iowa College of Law JD - Juris Doctor
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University of Iowa B.A. with distinction University of Iowa B.A. 1983 Phi Betta Kappa University of Iowa B.A. University of Iowa College of Law
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002

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