Atty. John Edward Carpenter

Atty. John Edward Carpenter

Mr. John Edward Carpenter is a lawyer practicing commercial, labor and employment, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John Edward Carpenter at a glance

John Edward Carpenter is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at John E. Carpenter, Attorney at Law. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1985), District of Columbia (1989), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1993), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1994). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1984) and Salisbury State University (B.A., 1977). Active member of District of Columbia Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Edward Carpenter is a lawyer practicing commercial, labor and employment, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Salisbury State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at John E. Carpenter, Attorney at Law in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Edward Carpenter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Edward Carpenter 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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Employment Law

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Edward Carpenter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

John Edward Carpenter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Edward Carpenter

Where is John Edward Carpenter's law office located?
John Edward Carpenter's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is John E. Carpenter, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Edward Carpenter handle?
John Edward Carpenter focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Edward Carpenter practiced law?
John Edward Carpenter has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Edward Carpenter go to law school?
John Edward Carpenter earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact John Edward Carpenter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1984
B.A.
Salisbury State University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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