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About Joan S. Leonard at a glance
Joan S. Leonard is an attorney based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985) and District of Columbia (1986). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1985) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1967). Serands clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joan S. Leonard is a lawyer
- Joan S. received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1967, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Joan S. practices in Chevy Chase, MD
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chevy Chase are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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