Atty. Nicholas McGuire
Nicholas McGuire is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Nicholas, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026.
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Nicholas McGuire is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Katten. Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nicholas McGuire is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction
- Nicholas, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicholas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas McGuire handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Nicholas McGuire is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Nicholas McGuire is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Nicholas McGuire is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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