Atty. Peter William Denton

Atty. Peter William Denton

Peter William Denton is a lawyer practicing project finance, government contracts, federal regulation and 9 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Peter William Denton at a glance

Peter William Denton is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2008), District of Columbia (2009), and Illinois Practicing under the supervision of firm principals (2015). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2008) and Georgetown University (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter William Denton is a lawyer practicing project finance, government contracts, federal regulation and 9 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Peter practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Peter William Denton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 William Denton

Where is Peter William Denton's law office located?
Peter William Denton's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Mayer Brown Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter William Denton handle?
Peter William Denton focuses on business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter William Denton practiced law?
Peter William Denton has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Peter William Denton go to law school?
Peter William Denton earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Peter William Denton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2008
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
Illinois Practicing under the supervision of firm principals
Admitted: 2015

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