Atty. Joseph Byron Nelson
Mr. Joseph Byron Nelson is a lawyer practicing energy, litigation, environmental law and 4 other areas of law.
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Joseph Byron Nelson is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Van Ness Feldman. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1992) and District of Columbia (1994). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1992) and University of Idaho (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association Energy Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joseph Byron Nelson is a lawyer practicing energy, litigation, environmental law and 4 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Idaho in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Joseph practices at Van Ness Feldman LLP in Washington, DC
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Joseph Byron Nelson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph Byron Nelson 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.
Joseph Byron Nelson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Joseph Byron Nelson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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