Atty. Vera Ellen Katz

Atty. Vera Ellen Katz

Vera Ellen Katz is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, litigation. Vera received a B.A. degree from Barnard College of Columbia University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Reston Reston 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Vera Ellen Katz at a glance

Vera Ellen Katz is a litigation and maritime attorney based in Reston, Virginia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits (1981). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1978) and Barnard College of Columbia University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Vera Ellen Katz is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, litigation
  • Vera received a B.A. degree from Barnard College of Columbia University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Vera practices in Reston, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Vera Ellen Katz's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Vera Ellen Katz

Where is Vera Ellen Katz's law office located?
Vera Ellen Katz's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Vera Ellen Katz handle?
Vera Ellen Katz focuses on litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Vera Ellen Katz practiced law?
Vera Ellen Katz has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Vera Ellen Katz go to law school?
Vera Ellen Katz earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1978
B.A.
Barnard College of Columbia University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
Admitted: 1981

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