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About Leon B. Taranto at a glance
Leon B. Taranto is an US Dept. of Justice, Environmental Torts Section Civil Div. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1978), District of Columbia (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1976) and Tulane University (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Leon B. Taranto is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, radiation injury, business torts and 2 other areas of law
- Leon received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Leon practices in Washington, DC
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Leon B. Taranto is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Leon B. Taranto is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Leon B. Taranto is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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