Atty. Joseph Peter Drennan
Mr. Joseph Peter Drennan is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, libel defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law.
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Joseph Peter Drennan is a Member based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Joseph Peter Drennan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1983), Virginia (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (1984). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1981) and University of Richmond (B.A. Political, 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Alexandria Bar Association Bar Association of the District of Columbia American Bar Association American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America) Cleveland Club of Washington, D, C, and Enfield (Connecticut) Historical Society National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Legal Aid and Defender Association Oneida County (New York) Historical Society Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joseph Peter Drennan is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, libel defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Richmond in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Joseph practices at Joseph Peter Drennan in Alexandria, VA
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Joseph Peter Drennan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Peter Drennan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Joseph Peter Drennan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Joseph Peter Drennan is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joseph Peter Drennan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph Peter Drennan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Joseph Peter Drennan is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alexandria are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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