Atty. John P. Relman

Atty. John P. Relman

John P. Relman is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law.

Washington Washington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John P. Relman at a glance

John P. Relman is a Managing Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Relman Dane And Colfax Pllc. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985), District of Columbia (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1993). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1983) and Harvard University (A.B., 1979). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P. Relman is a lawyer practicing civil rights, elder law, election campaigns & political law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Relman, Dane & Colfax PLLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Relman's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

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

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 P. Relman

Where is John P. Relman's law office located?
John P. Relman's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Relman Dane And Colfax Pllc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Relman handle?
John P. Relman focuses on civil rights, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John P. Relman practiced law?
John P. Relman has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John P. Relman go to law school?
John P. Relman earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact John P. Relman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1983
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1993

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