Atty. Richard Sutherland Whitt

Atty. Richard Sutherland Whitt

Mr. Richard Sutherland Whitt is a lawyer practicing telecommunications law, federal regulatory law.

Emerald Hills Emerald Hills 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Richard Sutherland Whitt at a glance

Richard Sutherland Whitt is a Dir., Fed. Affs. based in Emerald Hills, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1988) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1988) and James Madison University (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Emerald Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Richard Sutherland Whitt is a lawyer practicing telecommunications law, federal regulatory law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from James Madison University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Richard practices in Emerald Hills, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Emerald Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Richard Sutherland Whitt's law practice is located in Emerald Hills, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Richard Sutherland Whitt has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Richard Sutherland Whitt earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1988
B.S.
James Madison University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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