Atty. John Tabinaca Plata

Atty. John Tabinaca Plata

John Tabinaca Plata is a lawyer practicing tribal affairs, gaming, natural resources. John received a B.B.A. degree from Texas Wesleyan University in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years.

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About John Tabinaca Plata at a glance

John Tabinaca Plata is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (inactive) (2005), Oklahoma (2005), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma U.S. District Court, Western (2010), and California (2015). Educated at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Texas Wesleyan University (B.B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Tabinaca Plata is a lawyer practicing tribal affairs, gaming, natural resources
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from Texas Wesleyan University in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John practices at Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Tabinaca Plata's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Tabinaca Plata's law office located?
John Tabinaca Plata's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Tabinaca Plata handle?
John Tabinaca Plata focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Tabinaca Plata practiced law?
John Tabinaca Plata has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John Tabinaca Plata go to law school?
John Tabinaca Plata earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.B.A., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
- 2004
B.B.A.
Texas Wesleyan University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Texas (inactive)
Admitted: 2005
Oklahoma
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma U.S. District Court, Western
Admitted: 2010
California
Admitted: 2015

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