Laura E. Jones
About Laura E. Jones
Laura E. Jones is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Laura E. Jones is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Energy Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Native American Law
- Natural Resources Law
Current Firm: Van Ness Feldman LLP
Education: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Washington, DC
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