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James L. Winston is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Rubin, Winston, Diercks, Harris & Cooke, L.L.P.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on formation, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1973), New York (1974), and District of Columbia (1977). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1972) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S.E.E., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Federal and American. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James L. Winston is a lawyer practicing communications, legislative, public utility and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices at Rubin, Winston, Diercks, Harris & Cooke, L.L.P. in Washington, DC
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James L. Winston is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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