Atty. John Michael Neary

Atty. John Michael Neary

John Michael Neary is a lawyer practicing construction, construction litigation and dispute resolution, energy and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 2005, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Washington Washington 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Neary at a glance

John Michael Neary is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on real estate, construction, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1970) and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2013) and Purdue University (B.S. Civil, 2005). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Neary is a lawyer practicing construction, construction litigation and dispute resolution, energy and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 2005, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices at Akerman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Neary's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Michael Neary

Where is John Michael Neary's law office located?
John Michael Neary's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Neary handle?
John Michael Neary focuses on real estate, construction, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Michael Neary practiced law?
John Michael Neary has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John Michael Neary go to law school?
John Michael Neary earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.S. Civil, 2005).
How can I contact John Michael Neary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 2013
B.S. Civil
Purdue University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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