Atty. Michael Jay Gergen
Mr. Michael Jay Gergen is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, air quality and climate change, derivatives and 2 other areas of law.
Air Quality And Climate Change & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 33+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Gergen at a Glance
Michael Jay Gergen is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on environmental and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1993), District of Columbia (1995), and Illinois (1995). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Antioch College (B.A. University, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Gergen
- Mr. Michael Jay Gergen is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, air quality and climate change, derivatives and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Antioch College in 1982, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Michael practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC
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Michael Jay Gergen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay Gergen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Environmental Law in Washington
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Washington
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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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Michael Jay Gergen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Jay Gergen's practice in the field of environmental and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Gergen brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, District of Columbia, and Illinois, Michael Jay Gergen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering environmental and energy, Michael Jay Gergen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Michael Jay Gergen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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