Atty. John Donald Cole

Atty. John Donald Cole

John Donald Cole is a lawyer practicing insurance, negligence, litigation and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Donald Cole at a glance

John Donald Cole is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wiley Rein Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1979) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (2003). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Donald Cole is a lawyer practicing insurance, negligence, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Donald Cole's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Civil Litigation

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

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Donald Cole is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Donald Cole

Where is John Donald Cole's law office located?
John Donald Cole's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wiley Rein Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Donald Cole handle?
John Donald Cole focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Donald Cole practiced law?
John Donald Cole has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Donald Cole go to law school?
John Donald Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John Donald Cole for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2003

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