Atty. Najla Tanous

Atty. Najla Tanous

Najla Tanous is a lawyer practicing commercial law, litigation, international law and 4 other areas of law. Najla received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1965, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Washington Washington 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Najla Tanous at a glance

Najla Tanous is a business, tax, litigation, adr, and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Texas (1973). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Texas (B.A., 1965). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Najla Tanous is a lawyer practicing commercial law, litigation, international law and 4 other areas of law
  • Najla received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1965, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Najla practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Najla Tanous's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Najla Tanous 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Najla Tanous is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Najla Tanous

Where is Najla Tanous's law office located?
Najla Tanous's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Najla Tanous handle?
Najla Tanous focuses on business, tax, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Najla Tanous practiced law?
Najla Tanous has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Najla Tanous go to law school?
Najla Tanous earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Najla Tanous for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1972
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1973

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