Atty. Mary Nell McCarthy

Atty. Mary Nell McCarthy

Mary Nell McCarthy is a lawyer practicing government, litigation. Mary received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1977, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Mary Nell McCarthy at a glance

Mary Nell McCarthy is a Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on litigation and government. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2006) and California (2006). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2005) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mary Nell McCarthy is a lawyer practicing government, litigation
  • Mary received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1977, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Mary practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Nell McCarthy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Nell McCarthy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Mary Nell McCarthy is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Mary Nell McCarthy's law office located?
Mary Nell McCarthy's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Nell McCarthy handle?
Mary Nell McCarthy focuses on litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Mary Nell McCarthy practiced law?
Mary Nell McCarthy has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Mary Nell McCarthy go to law school?
Mary Nell McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Mary Nell McCarthy for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 2005
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
California
Admitted: 2006

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