Atty. Richard C. Ascarelli

Atty. Richard C. Ascarelli

Richard C. Ascarelli is a lawyer practicing international business law, litigation, mediation law and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Richard C. Ascarelli at a glance

Richard C. Ascarelli is a business, litigation, environmental, adr, and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1975). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1974) and George Washington University (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard C. Ascarelli is a lawyer practicing international business law, litigation, mediation law and 1 other area of law
  • Richard C. received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Richard C. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard C. Ascarelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard C. Ascarelli 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard C. Ascarelli is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Richard C. Ascarelli is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard C. Ascarelli is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Richard C. Ascarelli

Where is Richard C. Ascarelli's law office located?
Richard C. Ascarelli's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard C. Ascarelli handle?
Richard C. Ascarelli focuses on business, litigation, environmental, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Richard C. Ascarelli practiced law?
Richard C. Ascarelli has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Richard C. Ascarelli go to law school?
Richard C. Ascarelli earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Richard C. Ascarelli for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1974
B.A.
George Washington University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975

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