Atty. Peter Karanjia
Peter Karanjia is a lawyer practicing media law, first amendment law, libel and slander. Peter received a B.A. degree from Oxford University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.
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Peter Karanjia is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dla Piper Llp. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on civil rights and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2000) and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.M., 1998) and Oxford University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Karanjia is a lawyer practicing media law, first amendment law, libel and slander
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Oxford University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Peter practices at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, DC
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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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