Atty. John S. Darden

Atty. John S. Darden

Mr. John S.

Washington Washington 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About John S. Darden at a glance

John S. Darden is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1999) and District of Columbia (2011). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John S. Darden is a lawyer practicing business litigation, criminal defense, health care and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Paul Hastings LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Darden's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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John S. Darden is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 S. Darden

Where is John S. Darden's law office located?
John S. Darden's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Darden handle?
John S. Darden focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John S. Darden practiced law?
John S. Darden has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John S. Darden go to law school?
John S. Darden earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact John S. Darden for a consultation?
You can contact John S. Darden 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 Virginia School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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