Atty. Susan Kearns
Susan Kearns is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice. Susan received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years.
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Susan Kearns is a litigation and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in New York (2003) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Sixth, Seventh and Eleventh Circuits (2003). Educated at New York University (J.D., 2000) and Duke University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Susan Kearns is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice
- Susan received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Susan practices in Washington, DC
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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