Atty. Peter Matthew Whelan

Atty. Peter Matthew Whelan

Mr. Peter Matthew Whelan is a lawyer practicing employment law, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Matthew Whelan at a glance

Peter Matthew Whelan is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at District Employment Law PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2008) and District of Columbia Superior Court US District Court US District Court, Eastern District of Virgini (2010). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Peter Matthew Whelan is a lawyer practicing employment law, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1999, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Peter practices at District Employment Law PLLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Matthew Whelan's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Peter Matthew Whelan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 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 Matthew Whelan

Where is Peter Matthew Whelan's law office located?
Peter Matthew Whelan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is District Employment Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Matthew Whelan handle?
Peter Matthew Whelan focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter Matthew Whelan practiced law?
Peter Matthew Whelan has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Peter Matthew Whelan go to law school?
Peter Matthew Whelan earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Peter Matthew Whelan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia Superior Court US District Court US District Court, Eastern District of Virgini
Admitted: 2010

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