Atty. John Duru

Atty. John Duru

Do not gamble on an attorney. Accidents do happen but choosing an attorney should not be an accident.

Washington Washington 35 Years Experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Duru at a glance

John Duru is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Law Offices of John C. Duru. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1991), District of Columbia (1993), New York (1997), and Maryland (2005). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1989) and University of Arkansas (M.P.A. University, 1986). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Do not gamble on an attorney
  • Accidents do happen but choosing an attorney should not be an accident
  • Choose a lawyer who has the experience, the expertise, the sheer competence, the knowledge, the skill and, above all, the fighting spirit – one who not only knows the law but also will believe in you and your claim – to vigorously and enthusiastically pursue your claim
  • Select a lawyer who understands how insurance companies investigate, process, litigate and/or ultimately settle personal injury claims
  • If you want to have brain surgery, my goodness, go to a brain surgeon!

Practice Areas Explained

John Duru's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Duru is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in District of Columbia →

Truck Accidents

John Duru is one of 4,423 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in District of Columbia →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John Duru is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in District of Columbia →

Wrongful Death

John Duru is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in District of Columbia →

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.

John Duru is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 venue, 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 Duru

Where is John Duru's law office located?
John Duru's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Law Offices of John C. Duru. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Duru handle?
John Duru focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Duru practiced law?
John Duru has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Duru go to law school?
John Duru earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.P.A. University, 1986).
How can I contact John Duru for a consultation?
You can contact John Duru directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas
- 1989
M.P.A. University
University of Arkansas
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1997
Maryland
Admitted: 2005

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