Atty. Kristina Nygaard
Kristina Nygaard is a lawyer practicing energy, environmental law. Kristina received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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Kristina Nygaard is a environmental and energy attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and District of Columbia Circuits (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Circuits (1980). Educated at Case Western Reserve University J.D. (—) and Swarthmore College B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of District of Columbia Bar Energy Bar Association National Hydropower Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kristina Nygaard is a lawyer practicing energy, environmental law
- Kristina received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Kristina practices in Washington, DC
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Kristina Nygaard is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Kristina Nygaard is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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