Atty. John Arthur Distel

Atty. John Arthur Distel

John Arthur Distel is a lawyer practicing estate & trust law, insurance & worker's compensation, negligence and 12 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 9 years.

Damascus Damascus 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About John Arthur Distel at a glance

John Arthur Distel is a wills, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Damascus, Maryland. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2017) and District of Columbia (2018). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (Juris Doctor, 2017). Serands clients in Damascus, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Arthur Distel is a lawyer practicing estate & trust law, insurance & worker's compensation, negligence and 12 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 9 years
  • John practices in Damascus, MD

Practice Areas Explained

John Arthur Distel's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Arthur Distel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Damascus 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Arthur Distel

Where is John Arthur Distel's law office located?
John Arthur Distel's law practice is located in Damascus, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Arthur Distel handle?
John Arthur Distel focuses on wills, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John Arthur Distel practiced law?
John Arthur Distel has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did John Arthur Distel go to law school?
John Arthur Distel earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 2017).
How can I contact John Arthur Distel for a consultation?
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Education

Juris Doctor
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2017
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2018

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