Atty. Jennifer A. Short

Atty. Jennifer A. Short

Jennifer A. Short is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar crime, health care and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Jennifer A. Short at a glance

Jennifer A. Short is a white collar, litigation, government, and health care attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1996), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern (1997), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (2004), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (2007). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Duke University (B.A. English, 1991). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jennifer A. Short is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar crime, health care and 1 other area of law
  • Jennifer A. received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Jennifer A. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer A. Short's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jennifer A. Short handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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

Jennifer A. Short is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Jennifer A. Short is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Jennifer A. Short is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Jennifer A. Short

Where is Jennifer A. Short's law office located?
Jennifer A. Short's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer A. Short handle?
Jennifer A. Short focuses on white collar, litigation, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Jennifer A. Short practiced law?
Jennifer A. Short has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Jennifer A. Short go to law school?
Jennifer A. Short earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. English, 1991).
How can I contact Jennifer A. Short for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1995
B.A. English
Duke University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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