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Karen D. Powell is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Petrillo & Powell, P.L.L.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, ip, government, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989) and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1989) and Trinity College, Dublin University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Karen D. Powell is a lawyer practicing public contract law, alternative dispute resolution, international government contracts and 3 other areas of law
- Karen received a degree from Trinity College, Dublin, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Karen practices at Petrillo & Powell, P.L.L.C. in Washington, DC
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Karen D. Powell is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in District of Columbia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Karen D. Powell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Karen D. Powell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Karen D. Powell is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Karen D. Powell is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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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