Atty. John Andrew Sheehan

Atty. John Andrew Sheehan

John Andrew Sheehan is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appellate, energy & utilities and 9 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John Andrew Sheehan at a glance

John Andrew Sheehan is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Clark Hill PLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1985), Pennsylvania (1985), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1984) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1980). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Maryland State Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Andrew Sheehan is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appellate, energy & utilities and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Clark Hill PLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Andrew Sheehan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Andrew Sheehan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

John Andrew Sheehan is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John Andrew Sheehan is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 John Andrew Sheehan

Where is John Andrew Sheehan's law office located?
John Andrew Sheehan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Clark Hill PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Andrew Sheehan handle?
John Andrew Sheehan focuses on litigation, environmental, government, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Andrew Sheehan practiced law?
John Andrew Sheehan has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Andrew Sheehan go to law school?
John Andrew Sheehan earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John Andrew Sheehan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1984
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1985
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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