Atty. Shirley Jean

Atty. Shirley Jean

Shirley Jean is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation. Shirley received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Washington Washington 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Shirley Jean at a glance

Shirley Jean is an AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2005) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2005). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2004) and Brown University (A.B., 1999). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shirley Jean is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
  • Shirley received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Shirley practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Shirley Jean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shirley Jean 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Where is Shirley Jean's law office located?
Shirley Jean's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shirley Jean handle?
Shirley Jean focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Shirley Jean practiced law?
Shirley Jean has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Shirley Jean go to law school?
Shirley Jean earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (A.B., 1999).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2004
A.B.
Brown University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2005

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