Atty. John M Devaney

Atty. John M Devaney

Mr. John M Devaney is a lawyer practicing regulatory, commercial litigation, telecommunications law and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (771) 232-9635

Profile Summary

About John M Devaney at a glance

John M Devaney is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, District of Columbia and Fe (1983). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Boston College (B.A. History, 1979). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John M Devaney is a lawyer practicing regulatory, commercial litigation, telecommunications law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John M Devaney's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 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

Common questions about John M Devaney

Where is John M Devaney's law office located?
John M Devaney's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M Devaney handle?
John M Devaney focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John M Devaney practiced law?
John M Devaney has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John M Devaney go to law school?
John M Devaney earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. History, 1979).
How can I contact John M Devaney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- 1983
B.A. History
Boston College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, District of Columbia and Fe
Admitted: 1983

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