Atty. John James Deboy

Atty. John James Deboy

Mr. John James Deboy is a lawyer practicing tax, insurance, litigation.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
Call (771) 212-0895 Book Appointment

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About John James Deboy at a glance

John James Deboy is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on tax, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2010) and District of Columbia Indiana (2011). Educated at University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John James Deboy is a lawyer practicing tax, insurance, litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1997, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • John practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John James Deboy's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 James Deboy

Where is John James Deboy's law office located?
John James Deboy's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John James Deboy handle?
John James Deboy focuses on tax, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John James Deboy practiced law?
John James Deboy has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did John James Deboy go to law school?
John James Deboy earned their education at (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact John James Deboy for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia Indiana
Admitted: 2011

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