Atty. John Leslie Nicholson

Atty. John Leslie Nicholson

Mr. John Leslie Nicholson is a lawyer practicing global sourcing, outsourcing, privacy and 9 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About John Leslie Nicholson at a glance

John Leslie Nicholson is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on litigation, consumer, education, and health care. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996) and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Vanderbilt University (M.B.A. Williams, 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Leslie Nicholson is a lawyer practicing global sourcing, outsourcing, privacy and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a M.B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1995, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Leslie Nicholson's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Education Law

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Health Care 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 Leslie Nicholson

Where is John Leslie Nicholson's law office located?
John Leslie Nicholson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leslie Nicholson handle?
John Leslie Nicholson focuses on litigation, consumer, education, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Leslie Nicholson practiced law?
John Leslie Nicholson has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John Leslie Nicholson go to law school?
John Leslie Nicholson earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (M.B.A. Williams, 1995).
How can I contact John Leslie Nicholson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University School of Law
- 1995
M.B.A. Williams
Vanderbilt University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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