Atty. Robin C. Burrell
Robin Burrell focuses her practice on complex commercial and government-facing litigation in both trial and appellate courts. Frequently representing leading technology companies and universities, Ms.
Administrative & Regulatory Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC
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About Robin C. Burrell at a Glance
Robin C. Burrell is a government and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robin C. Burrell
- Robin Burrell focuses her practice on complex commercial and government-facing litigation in both trial and appellate courts
- Frequently representing leading technology companies and universities, Ms. Burrell handles high-stakes civil litigation matters implicating constitutional and statutory issues, including under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
- Ms. Burrell has extensive experience with all phases of civil litigation in federal and state courts
- She has taken and defended depositions, coordinated extensive—and sensitive—discovery, drafted motions of all types, and briefed appeals, including before the United States Supreme Court
- She also maintains an active pro bono practice that has included civil rights litigation and Bivens actions
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Robin C. Burrell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robin C. Burrell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Government & Administrative Law in Washington
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Appellate Practice in Washington
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Robin C. Burrell
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering government and appellate, Robin C. Burrell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Robin C. Burrell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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