Atty. John David Carlin

Atty. John David Carlin

John David Carlin is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, advertising, policy and regulation and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Kansas State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Washington Washington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John David Carlin at a glance

John David Carlin is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1988) and Kansas State University (B.A. Political, 1984). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John David Carlin is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, advertising, policy and regulation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Kansas State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John David Carlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Carlin 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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Government & Administrative Law

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Entertainment & Sports 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 John David Carlin

Where is John David Carlin's law office located?
John David Carlin's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Carlin handle?
John David Carlin focuses on business, m&a, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John David Carlin practiced law?
John David Carlin has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John David Carlin go to law school?
John David Carlin earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Political, 1984).
How can I contact John David Carlin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1988
B.A. Political
Kansas State University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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