Atty. Messai Gessesse

Atty. Messai Gessesse

Messai Gessesse is a lawyer practicing sports law, commercial law, entertainment law. Messai received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Messai Gessesse at a glance

Messai Gessesse is a V.P. Business & Legal Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2002) and District of Columbia (2003). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2001) and University of California, Berkeley (B.S., 1996). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Messai Gessesse is a lawyer practicing sports law, commercial law, entertainment law
  • Messai received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Messai practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Messai Gessesse's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Messai Gessesse 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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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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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Where is Messai Gessesse's law office located?
Messai Gessesse's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Messai Gessesse handle?
Messai Gessesse focuses on business, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Messai Gessesse practiced law?
Messai Gessesse has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Messai Gessesse go to law school?
Messai Gessesse earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact Messai Gessesse for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2001
B.S.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003

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