Atty. Nathaniel Shields Canfield

Atty. Nathaniel Shields Canfield

Nathaniel Shields Canfield is a lawyer practicing government, government contracts. Nathaniel received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2001, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Nathaniel Shields Canfield at a glance

Nathaniel Shields Canfield is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Venable Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2010), District of Columbia (2014), and Oregon (2016). Educated at University of Virginia (B.A., 2001) and George Mason University School of Law J.D. 2010 Senior Articles Editor George Mason University School of Law J.D. George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal (—). Active member of Memberships Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Nathaniel Shields Canfield is a lawyer practicing government, government contracts
  • Nathaniel received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2001, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Nathaniel practices at Venable LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Nathaniel Shields Canfield's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathaniel Shields Canfield handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 Nathaniel Shields Canfield's law office located?
Nathaniel Shields Canfield's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Venable Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nathaniel Shields Canfield handle?
Nathaniel Shields Canfield focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Nathaniel Shields Canfield practiced law?
Nathaniel Shields Canfield has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
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Nathaniel Shields Canfield earned their education at (B.A., 2001); (—).
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Education

B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2001
George Mason University School of Law J.D. 2010 Senior Articles Editor George Mason University School of Law J.D. George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal
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Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014
Oregon
Admitted: 2016

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