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Atty. John R. Harney

Atty. John R. Harney

John R. Harney is a lawyer practicing tax, employment/labor, social security and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John R. Harney at a glance

John R. Harney is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at O'Donoghue & O'Donoghue LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, tax, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1989), District of Columbia (1990), Virginia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of W (1997), and Maryland (1998). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1989) and University of California (B.A. University, 1978). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John R. Harney is a lawyer practicing tax, employment/labor, social security and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1978, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at O'Donoghue & O'Donoghue LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Harney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Harney 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John R. Harney is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John R. Harney is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

John R. Harney is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in District of Columbia →

Securities 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 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 R. Harney

Where is John R. Harney's law office located?
John R. Harney's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is O'Donoghue & O'Donoghue LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Harney handle?
John R. Harney focuses on employment, ip, tax, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John R. Harney practiced law?
John R. Harney has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John R. Harney go to law school?
John R. Harney earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. University, 1978).
How can I contact John R. Harney for a consultation?
You can contact John R. Harney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1989
B.A. University
University of California
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
Virginia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of W
Admitted: 1997
Maryland
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 2012

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