Bart Kempf
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 About Bart Kempf
Bart Kempf is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Bart Kempf is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Current Firm: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2007, University of Virginia, M.Ed., graduated 2001, and Sewanee-The University of the South, B.A., graduated 1996
Location: Washington, DC
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