Atty. John Burke Britton

Atty. John Burke Britton

John Burke Britton is a lawyer practicing litigation services, nonprofit organizations, energy & environmental and 2 other areas of law. John received a M.A. degree from George Washington University, School of Public & International Affairs in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Burke Britton at a glance

John Burke Britton is a employment, litigation, and energy attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1989) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight (1991). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1989) and George Washington University, School of Public & International Affairs (M.A. Norwich, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Burke Britton is a lawyer practicing litigation services, nonprofit organizations, energy & environmental and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from George Washington University, School of Public & International Affairs in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Burke Britton's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Burke Britton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

John Burke Britton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

John Burke Britton is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 John Burke Britton

Where is John Burke Britton's law office located?
John Burke Britton's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Burke Britton handle?
John Burke Britton focuses on employment, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Burke Britton practiced law?
John Burke Britton has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Burke Britton go to law school?
John Burke Britton earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.A. Norwich, 1980).
How can I contact John Burke Britton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Burke Britton received?
John Burke Britton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1989
M.A. Norwich
George Washington University, School of Public & International Affairs
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight
Admitted: 1991

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