Atty. Jay L. Halpern

Atty. Jay L. Halpern

Jay L. Halpern is a lawyer practicing corporate transactions and finance, venture capital, advertising and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (771) 218-3541 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Jay L. Halpern at a glance

Jay L. Halpern is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arentfox Schiff Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1989), District of Columbia (1990), and Virginia New Jersey (2001). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Emory University (B.A., 1986). Active member of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and American Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay L. Halpern is a lawyer practicing corporate transactions and finance, venture capital, advertising and 3 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Jay practices at ArentFox Schiff LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Jay L. Halpern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay L. Halpern 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Jay L. Halpern

Where is Jay L. Halpern's law office located?
Jay L. Halpern's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arentfox Schiff Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay L. Halpern handle?
Jay L. Halpern focuses on business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Jay L. Halpern practiced law?
Jay L. Halpern has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Jay L. Halpern go to law school?
Jay L. Halpern earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Jay L. Halpern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Emory University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
Virginia New Jersey
Admitted: 2001

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