Atty. Lela M Ames

Atty. Lela M Ames

Lela M Ames is a lawyer practicing business litigation, litigation, real estate and 1 other area of law. Lela received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Washington Washington 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Lela M Ames at a glance

Lela M Ames is a Lawyer based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2005), District of Columbia (2007), and Virginia (2008). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of New Hampshire (B.A., 2002). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lela M Ames is a lawyer practicing business litigation, litigation, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Lela received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Lela practices at Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Lela M Ames's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lela M Ames 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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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 Lela M Ames

Where is Lela M Ames's law office located?
Lela M Ames's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lela M Ames handle?
Lela M Ames focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Lela M Ames practiced law?
Lela M Ames has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Lela M Ames go to law school?
Lela M Ames earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Lela M Ames for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
University of New Hampshire
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007
Virginia
Admitted: 2008

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