Atty. John M Breen

Atty. John M Breen

John M Breen is a lawyer practicing tax, litigation, contracts / agreements. John received a B.A. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Washington Washington 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (904) 850-9533

Profile Summary

About John M Breen at a glance

John M Breen is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher And Flom Llp. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1986). Educated at University of Georgia J.D. (—) and Cornell University B.A. (—). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M Breen is a lawyer practicing tax, litigation, contracts / agreements
  • John received a B.A. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John M Breen's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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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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 venue, 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

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Where is John M Breen's law office located?
John M Breen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Skadden Arps Slate Meagher And Flom Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M Breen handle?
John M Breen focuses on contracts, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John M Breen practiced law?
John M Breen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John M Breen go to law school?
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Education

University of Georgia J.D.
- In Progress
Cornell University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986

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