Atty. Philip Alva McCarty

Atty. Philip Alva McCarty

Mr. Philip Alva McCarty is a lawyer practicing advertising, accounting methods, international tax and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Philip Alva McCarty at a glance

Philip Alva McCarty is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on tax, international tax, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1976) and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at New York UniversitySchool of Law (LL.M. University, 1977) and University of Colorado (B.S., 1973). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Philip Alva McCarty is a lawyer practicing advertising, accounting methods, international tax and 3 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Philip practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Alva McCarty's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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International Tax

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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

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Where is Philip Alva McCarty's law office located?
Philip Alva McCarty's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Alva McCarty handle?
Philip Alva McCarty focuses on tax, international tax, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Philip Alva McCarty practiced law?
Philip Alva McCarty has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Philip Alva McCarty go to law school?
Philip Alva McCarty earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1977); (B.S., 1973).
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Education

LL.M. University
New York UniversitySchool of Law
- 1977
B.S.
University of Colorado
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988

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