Atty. Leigh Chase Thompson

Atty. Leigh Chase Thompson

Leigh Chase Thompson is a lawyer practicing securities, litigation. Leigh received a B.S. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Leigh Chase Thompson at a glance

Leigh Chase Thompson is a Senior Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmerhale. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on securities and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2008), District of Columbia (2009), and Pennsylvania (2018). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Virginia Commonwealth University B.S. Economics Virginia Commonwealth University B.S. magna cum laude (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leigh Chase Thompson is a lawyer practicing securities, litigation
  • Leigh received a B.S. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Leigh practices at WilmerHale in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Leigh Chase Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leigh Chase Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Leigh Chase Thompson

Where is Leigh Chase Thompson's law office located?
Leigh Chase Thompson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmerhale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leigh Chase Thompson handle?
Leigh Chase Thompson focuses on securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Leigh Chase Thompson practiced law?
Leigh Chase Thompson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Leigh Chase Thompson go to law school?
Leigh Chase Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2006
Virginia Commonwealth University B.S. Economics Virginia Commonwealth University B.S. magna cum laude
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2018

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