Atty. Joel Eli Rappoport

Atty. Joel Eli Rappoport

Joel Eli Rappoport is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, securities, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. Joel received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Joel Eli Rappoport at a glance

Joel Eli Rappoport is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kilpatrick Townsend And Stockton Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1985), New York (1986), District of Columbia (1986), and Hawaii (2017). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel Eli Rappoport is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, securities, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Joel practices at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Eli Rappoport's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Eli Rappoport 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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Securities Law

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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 Joel Eli Rappoport

Where is Joel Eli Rappoport's law office located?
Joel Eli Rappoport's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kilpatrick Townsend And Stockton Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Eli Rappoport handle?
Joel Eli Rappoport focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Joel Eli Rappoport practiced law?
Joel Eli Rappoport has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Joel Eli Rappoport go to law school?
Joel Eli Rappoport earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Joel Eli Rappoport for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986
Hawaii
Admitted: 2017

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