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About Joseph G. Block at a glance
Joseph G. Block is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Venable Llp. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), District of Columbia (1977), and California (1981). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1972) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joseph G. Block is a lawyer practicing environmental law, environmental crimes defense, homeland security and 5 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Joseph practices at Venable LLP in Washington, DC
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joseph G. Block is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Joseph G. Block is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →
Joseph G. Block is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph G. Block is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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