Atty. Kristina Nygaard

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.

Washington Washington 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Kristina Nygaard at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Kristina Nygaard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kristina Nygaard 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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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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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Common questions about Kristina Nygaard

Where is Kristina Nygaard's law office located?
Kristina Nygaard's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kristina Nygaard handle?
Kristina Nygaard focuses on environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Kristina Nygaard practiced law?
Kristina Nygaard has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Kristina Nygaard go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Kristina Nygaard received?
Kristina Nygaard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

Case Western Reserve University J.D.
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Swarthmore College B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and District of Columbia Circuits
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Circuits
Admitted: 1980

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