Atty. John J. Kavanagh III

Atty. John J. Kavanagh III

John J. Kavanagh III is a lawyer practicing environmental coverage litigation & counseling, financial products coverage litigation & counseling, insurance & reinsurance and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About John J. Kavanagh III at a glance

John J. Kavanagh III is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Steptoe Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1998), Massachusetts (1998), and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1997) and George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J. Kavanagh III is a lawyer practicing environmental coverage litigation & counseling, financial products coverage litigation & counseling, insurance & reinsurance and 6 other areas of law
  • John J. received a B.A. degree from George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John J. practices at Steptoe LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Kavanagh III's Areas of Practice

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

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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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

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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 J. Kavanagh III

Where is John J. Kavanagh III's law office located?
John J. Kavanagh III's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Steptoe Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Kavanagh III handle?
John J. Kavanagh III focuses on criminal defense, white collar, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John J. Kavanagh III practiced law?
John J. Kavanagh III has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John J. Kavanagh III go to law school?
John J. Kavanagh III earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact John J. Kavanagh III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1997
B.A.
George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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