Atty. Richard Penna
Richard Penna is a lawyer practicing clean air act, environmental law, litigation and 1 other area of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from St.
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Richard Penna is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Van Ness Feldman. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on litigation and environmental. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1971) and St. Bonaventure University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Penna is a lawyer practicing clean air act, environmental law, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Richard received a B.S. degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Richard practices at Van Ness Feldman LLP in Washington, DC
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Richard Penna is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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