Atty. Maia R. Caplan

Atty. Maia R. Caplan

Maia R. Caplan is a lawyer practicing employment, civil rights, class actions.

Washington Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Maia R. Caplan at a glance

Maia R. Caplan is a employment, class action, and civil rights attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), District of Columbia (1990), and Pennsylvania (1992). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1988) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1984). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar (Member, Labor & Employment Section) New York State Bar Association American Bar Association (Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section) Washington Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maia R. Caplan is a lawyer practicing employment, civil rights, class actions
  • Maia R. received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Maia R. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Maia R. Caplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maia R. Caplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

Maia R. Caplan is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Maia R. Caplan

Where is Maia R. Caplan's law office located?
Maia R. Caplan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maia R. Caplan handle?
Maia R. Caplan focuses on employment, class action, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Maia R. Caplan practiced law?
Maia R. Caplan has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Maia R. Caplan go to law school?
Maia R. Caplan earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Maia R. Caplan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1988
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1992

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