Atty. Sam Kalen

Atty. Sam Kalen

Sam Kalen is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use, water law and 4 other areas of law. Sam received a B.A. degree from Clark University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Washington Washington 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Sam Kalen at a glance

Sam Kalen is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Van Ness Feldman. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on zoning, civil rights, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1984), Illinois (1985), and District of Columbia (1986). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1984) and Clark University (B.A., 1980). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sam Kalen is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use, water law and 4 other areas of law
  • Sam received a B.A. degree from Clark University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Sam practices at Van Ness Feldman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Sam Kalen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sam Kalen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

Sam Kalen is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Sam Kalen is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

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

Sam Kalen is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Sam Kalen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Sam Kalen

Where is Sam Kalen's law office located?
Sam Kalen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Van Ness Feldman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sam Kalen handle?
Sam Kalen focuses on zoning, civil rights, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Sam Kalen practiced law?
Sam Kalen has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Sam Kalen go to law school?
Sam Kalen earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Sam Kalen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1984
B.A.
Clark University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1984
Illinois
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986

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