Atty. Philip A. Moffat
Philip Moffat is the founder of Verdant Law, PLLC, established to address the rising demand for sustainability-related legal services and to provide greater value to clients. He holds a J.D., earned with high honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering Sciences, reflecting a strong technical and legal foundation.
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Philip A. Moffat is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Verdant Law, PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, civil rights, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2001) and District of Columbia United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the District of (2002). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Florida (M.S. Environmental, 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philip Moffat is the founder of Verdant Law, PLLC, established to address the rising demand for sustainability-related legal services and to provide greater value to clients
- He holds a J.D., earned with high honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering Sciences, reflecting a strong technical and legal foundation
- Mr. Moffat’s distinguished career spans regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters in environmental, health, and safety law, with an emphasis on product regulation across global markets
- He has advised Fortune 500 companies, as well as small and medium enterprises, on compliance, chemical management, green marketing, product stewardship, and emerging issues like nanotechnology
- Recognized for his thought leadership, Mr. Moffat is frequently cited by journalists and invited to participate in policy discussions at the national and international levels, including contributions to standards development and regulatory negotiations
- He has represented clients in high-profile enforcement actions, toxic tort cases, and regulatory challenges, and provides strategic counsel on evolving global requirements
- Active in the Alexandria, Virginia community, where he resides with his wife Deborah Plunkett, Mr. Moffat brings unmatched depth, insight, and commitment to advancing sustainable business practices
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip A. Moffat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Philip A. Moffat is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Philip A. Moffat is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Philip A. Moffat is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Philip A. Moffat is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Philip A. Moffat is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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