Atty. Phyllis H. Gerstell
Phyllis H. Gerstell is a lawyer practicing employee benefits law, insurance law.
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Phyllis H. Gerstell is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1977) and District of Columbia (1986). Educated at Barnard College B.A. Columbia University Law School (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Phyllis H. Gerstell is a lawyer practicing employee benefits law, insurance law
- Phyllis H. received a B.A. degree from Barnard College, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Phyllis H. practices in Washington, DC
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Phyllis H. Gerstell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Phyllis H. Gerstell is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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