Atty. Joshua Carleton Zive

Atty. Joshua Carleton Zive

Mr. Joshua Carleton Zive is a lawyer practicing advocacy and strategy, legislative practice, foreign trade sanctions and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Joshua Carleton Zive at a glance

Joshua Carleton Zive is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Bracewell Llp. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on environmental and government. Admitted to practice in Texas (Supervised by Principals of the firm while D.C. Bar application is pending) (2002) and District of Columbia (2004). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 2002) and Baylor University (M.A., 1996). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joshua Carleton Zive is a lawyer practicing advocacy and strategy, legislative practice, foreign trade sanctions and 1 other area of law
  • Joshua received a M.A. degree from Baylor University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Joshua practices at Bracewell LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua Carleton Zive's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joshua Carleton Zive 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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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Joshua Carleton Zive

Where is Joshua Carleton Zive's law office located?
Joshua Carleton Zive's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Bracewell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joshua Carleton Zive handle?
Joshua Carleton Zive focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Joshua Carleton Zive practiced law?
Joshua Carleton Zive has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Joshua Carleton Zive go to law school?
Joshua Carleton Zive earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (M.A., 1996).
How can I contact Joshua Carleton Zive for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 2002
M.A.
Baylor University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Texas (Supervised by Principals of the firm while D.C. Bar application is pending)
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004

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