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About John J. Adams at a glance
John J. Adams is a business and environmental attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1959) and District of Columbia (1968). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1959) and Denison University (B.A., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John J. Adams is a lawyer practicing corporate, environmental law, business
- John received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years
- John practices in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John J. Adams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John J. Adams is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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