Atty. Robert Colgate Selden

Atty. Robert Colgate Selden

Mr. Robert Colgate Selden is a lawyer practicing business, antitrust & trade law, real estate.

Washington Washington 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Colgate Selden at a glance

Robert Colgate Selden is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Alston And Bird Llp. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2001) and District of Columbia (2003). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Securities, 2002) and Ferrum College (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Robert Colgate Selden is a lawyer practicing business, antitrust & trade law, real estate
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from Ferrum College in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Robert practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Colgate Selden's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Colgate Selden 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Robert Colgate Selden

Where is Robert Colgate Selden's law office located?
Robert Colgate Selden's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Alston And Bird Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Colgate Selden handle?
Robert Colgate Selden focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Robert Colgate Selden practiced law?
Robert Colgate Selden has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Robert Colgate Selden go to law school?
Robert Colgate Selden earned their education at (LL.M. Securities, 2002); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact Robert Colgate Selden for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Securities
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2002
B.S.
Ferrum College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003

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