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John R. Copley is an Officer based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Garofalo Goerlich Hainbach PC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992) and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Wake Forest University (B.A. Politics, 1985). Active member of Association for Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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