Atty. Peter Karanjia

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.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Karanjia at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Karanjia's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Peter Karanjia

Where is Peter Karanjia's law office located?
Peter Karanjia's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dla Piper Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Karanjia handle?
Peter Karanjia focuses on civil rights, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter Karanjia practiced law?
Peter Karanjia has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Peter Karanjia go to law school?
Peter Karanjia earned their education at (LL.M., 1998); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Peter Karanjia for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Harvard Law School
- 1998
B.A.
Oxford University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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