Atty. John Karl Abegg

Atty. John Karl Abegg

John Karl Abegg is a lawyer practicing election law, constitutional law, appellate practice and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Washington Washington 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About John Karl Abegg at a glance

John Karl Abegg is a litigation, civil rights, government, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1994), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1993) and Indiana University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Karl Abegg is a lawyer practicing election law, constitutional law, appellate practice and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Karl Abegg's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

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

John Karl Abegg 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 Karl Abegg

Where is John Karl Abegg's law office located?
John Karl Abegg'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 Karl Abegg handle?
John Karl Abegg focuses on litigation, civil rights, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Karl Abegg practiced law?
John Karl Abegg has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John Karl Abegg go to law school?
John Karl Abegg earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1993
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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