Atty. John R. Shane
John R. Shane is a lawyer practicing international trade, environmental and natural resources, family and 1 other area of law.
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John R. Shane is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wiley Rein Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on family law, litigation, environmental, and international. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1988) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Colum (1989). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1988) and Bucknell University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John R. Shane is a lawyer practicing international trade, environmental and natural resources, family and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- John practices at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, DC
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John R. Shane is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John R. Shane is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John R. Shane is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
John R. Shane is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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