Atty. John David Clifford

Atty. John David Clifford

Mr. John David Clifford is a lawyer practicing employment and labor law, commercial landlord-tenant, multi-family landlord-tenant and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About John David Clifford at a glance

John David Clifford is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Fortney And Scott Llc. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on contracts, sexual harassment, employment, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Maryland Virginia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Distr (2012) and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2012) and University of Michigan (B.A. Economics, 2006). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John David Clifford is a lawyer practicing employment and labor law, commercial landlord-tenant, multi-family landlord-tenant and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 2006, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • John practices at Fortney & Scott, LLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John David Clifford's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

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

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

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

John David Clifford is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 David Clifford

Where is John David Clifford's law office located?
John David Clifford's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Fortney And Scott Llc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Clifford handle?
John David Clifford focuses on contracts, sexual harassment, employment, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John David Clifford practiced law?
John David Clifford has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did John David Clifford go to law school?
John David Clifford earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A. Economics, 2006).
How can I contact John David Clifford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 2012
B.A. Economics
University of Michigan
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Maryland Virginia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Distr
Admitted: 2012
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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