Atty. Jamie Gorelick
Jamie Gorelick is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most distinguished lawyers. As Law.com recently wrote, “Think of some of the most defining moments in American history over the last five decades, from Watergate to the 9/11 attacks, and attorney Jamie Gorelick has often been there in the moment or aftermath, fact-finding or working to advance a client's interest.
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Jamie Gorelick is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and government attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1975) and Harvard University (BA, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jamie Gorelick is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most distinguished lawyers
- As Law.com recently wrote, “Think of some of the most defining moments in American history over the last five decades, from Watergate to the 9/11 attacks, and attorney Jamie Gorelick has often been there in the moment or aftermath, fact-finding or working to advance a client's interest
- Think of some of the biggest disasters and crises, and the Brooklyn, New York native has been there, too, representing individuals and companies in the legal crosshairs of the government.”
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jamie Gorelick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Jamie Gorelick is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jamie Gorelick is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jamie Gorelick is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jamie Gorelick is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Jamie Gorelick is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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