A.J. Singletary
About A.J. Singletary
A.J. Singletary is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. A.J. Singletary is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Natural Resources Law
Current Firm: Van Ness Feldman LLP
Education: Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Washington, DC
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