Atty. John Francis Scanlon

Atty. John Francis Scanlon

Mr. John Francis Scanlon is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate litigation/supreme court practice, class actions and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About John Francis Scanlon at a glance

John Francis Scanlon is a class action, litigation, insurance, adr, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in New York Florida (2007) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at Columbia University (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Francis Scanlon is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate litigation/supreme court practice, class actions and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • John practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Francis Scanlon's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

John Francis Scanlon is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

John Francis Scanlon 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 Francis Scanlon is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Francis Scanlon is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John Francis Scanlon is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Francis Scanlon

Where is John Francis Scanlon's law office located?
John Francis Scanlon's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Francis Scanlon handle?
John Francis Scanlon focuses on class action, litigation, insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Francis Scanlon practiced law?
John Francis Scanlon has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John Francis Scanlon go to law school?
John Francis Scanlon earned their education at (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact John Francis Scanlon for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Columbia University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York Florida
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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