Atty. John Harrison Clarke

Atty. John Harrison Clarke

Mr. John Harrison Clarke is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law, plaintiff's law, personal injury law and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (771) 218-3541 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Harrison Clarke at a glance

John Harrison Clarke is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at John H. Clarke. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1984), District of Columbia (1985), Maryland (1985), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1986). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of North Carolina at Greensboro (B.A. History, 1978). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Harrison Clarke is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law, plaintiff's law, personal injury law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at John H. Clarke in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Harrison Clarke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Harrison Clarke 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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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Harrison Clarke is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Harrison Clarke

Where is John Harrison Clarke's law office located?
John Harrison Clarke's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is John H. Clarke. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Harrison Clarke handle?
John Harrison Clarke focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Harrison Clarke practiced law?
John Harrison Clarke has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Harrison Clarke go to law school?
John Harrison Clarke earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. History, 1978).
How can I contact John Harrison Clarke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1984
B.A. History
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
Maryland
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 2005

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