Does Washington DC have a Bar?
Throughout the public health crisis, new bars have continued to open, invigorating the District’s drinking scene with rooftop spaces, sidewalk patios, and to-go operations full of wine, local and European beers, and prime happy hour deals. This map includes 15 bars that have opened in the past six months.
Is the D.C. Bar Association Mandatory?
The Communities Program is a voluntary membership of the Bar and not funded or supported by mandatory Bar dues.
What states can waive into D.C. Bar?
Washington has reciprocity with: AK, CO, CT, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, and WY.
Can DC lawyers practice in any state?
The simple answer is no: Attorneys must be admitted to the bar in each state they wish to practice in. However, legal answers are rarely so simple, and indeed, there are exceptions that would allow an attorney from one state to practice in another state.
How is DC bar celebrating 50 years of legal excellence?
This year, the D.C. Bar is celebrating 50 years of setting the gold standard for legal excellence. Visit 50years.dcbar.org to explore our history and help us continue to raise the bar for the next 50 years as the nation’s largest unified bar. Help shape the future of the D.C. legal community on the D.C. Bar Board of Governors.
Where can I get legal advice in Washington DC?
The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center offers neighborhood brief advice and referral clinics and resource centers at the D.C. Superior Court that may help you as you navigate your legal issues.
Why join the Washington Bar Association?
The Washington Bar Association is committed to serving the legal community and the community in which we live. We strives to enhance the professional skills of its members and encourages its members to achieve legal excellence consistent with the philosophy of Houstonian Jurisprudence.
Why join the DC Bar taxation community?
Join the D.C. Bar Taxation Community for one of the Bar’s most highly anticipated signature events of the year, featuring timely panel discussions and breakout sessions on hot topics in tax law.