Atty. Penelope Ball Gourse

Atty. Penelope Ball Gourse

Penelope Ball Gourse is a lawyer practicing civil rights. Penelope received a B.A. degree from Universityn of Maryland, College Park in 1973, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Highland Highland 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Penelope Ball Gourse at a glance

Penelope Ball Gourse is a Member based in Highland, Maryland, practicing at Penelope Ball Gourse. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1997). Educated at District of Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Universityn of Maryland, College Park (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Highland, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Penelope Ball Gourse is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • Penelope received a B.A. degree from Universityn of Maryland, College Park in 1973, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Penelope practices at Penelope Ball Gourse in Highland, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Penelope Ball Gourse's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Penelope Ball Gourse handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Highland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Penelope Ball Gourse's law office located?
Penelope Ball Gourse's law practice is located in Highland, Maryland. The firm is Penelope Ball Gourse. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Penelope Ball Gourse handle?
Penelope Ball Gourse focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Penelope Ball Gourse practiced law?
Penelope Ball Gourse has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Penelope Ball Gourse go to law school?
Penelope Ball Gourse earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1973).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
District of Columbia School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Universityn of Maryland, College Park
- 1973

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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