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.
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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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- 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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Lela M Ames is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lela M Ames is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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