Atty. Joyce A. Hamel
Joyce A. Hamel is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, separation and divorce.
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Joyce A. Hamel is a divorce and employment attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joyce A. Hamel is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, separation and divorce
- Joyce received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1982, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Joyce practices in Washington, DC
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Joyce A. Hamel is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in District of Columbia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joyce A. Hamel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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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