Atty. Laura C. Basford

Atty. Laura C. Basford

Laura C. Basford is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, securities & corporate governance litigation.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura C. Basford at a glance

Laura C. Basford is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2009) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2009) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Laura C. Basford is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, securities & corporate governance litigation
  • Laura C. received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Laura C. practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Laura C. Basford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura C. Basford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Laura C. Basford is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Laura C. Basford

Where is Laura C. Basford's law office located?
Laura C. Basford's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura C. Basford handle?
Laura C. Basford focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Laura C. Basford practiced law?
Laura C. Basford has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Laura C. Basford go to law school?
Laura C. Basford earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Laura C. Basford for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2009
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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