Atty. John David Donaldson

Atty. John David Donaldson

John David Donaldson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust. John received a B.S. degree from University of Richmond in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Washington Washington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About John David Donaldson at a glance

John David Donaldson is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at White & Case LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995), New York (1996), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Co (1997). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Trade, 1996) and University of Richmond (B.S. Finance, 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John David Donaldson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, antitrust
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Richmond in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at White & Case LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John David Donaldson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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

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Where is John David Donaldson's law office located?
John David Donaldson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is White & Case LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Donaldson handle?
John David Donaldson focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John David Donaldson practiced law?
John David Donaldson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John David Donaldson go to law school?
John David Donaldson earned their education at (LL.M. Trade, 1996); (B.S. Finance, 1990).
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What awards or recognition has John David Donaldson received?
John David Donaldson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M. Trade
New York University School of Law
- 1996
B.S. Finance
University of Richmond
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Co
Admitted: 1997

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