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David John Muchow

Business Attorney at Arlington, VA

5.0   2 reviews

also known as Muchowlaw, David J. Muchow, PLC

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  • State Years
    Virginia - VA 35 years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 44 years
    Florida - FL 50 years
  • Licensed for 35 years
    State VA
    Acquired 1988
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 44 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1979
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 50 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1972
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About David

Learn David’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Business
    30%
    Over 40 years of US and international business and legal experience in helping companies grow - from startups and tmulti-billion dollar companies. All kinds of transactions: from contracts to personnel, regulations, stock offerings, litigation, etc.

    46 years, 100 cases

  2. Corporate and incorporation
    15%
    We help entrepreneurs start up and run companies in compliance with laws and regulations and grow to success. Have been a CEO of numerous companies & Adjunct Professor of Law, Business & Entrepreneurship, Georgetown.

    46 years, 50 cases

  3. Contracts and agreements
    10%
    30+ years of experience in all types or contracts, from US and International to personnel, government contracts, and with for-profit and not-for-profit (trade associations and foundations) companies

    46 years, 250 cases

  4. Energy and utilities
    10%
    Counsel to US and international energy/utlity associations On Boards and Counsel to energy foundations, companies and trade associations; Former energy CEO; has created utility companies and coops. Merger and Acquisition attorney.

    46 years, 200 cases

  5. Environmental and natural resources
    10%
    30+ Years in government and as counsel in environmental natural resources and energy practice, US & International, incl. Executive Off. of the President, Am. Gas Association, Clean Energy Bus. Network, Bus. Council for Sustainable Energy,

    35 years, 200 cases

  6. Government
    10%
    30+ years in government experience: Capitol Hill, Exec. Office of the President, NSC, OMB, US DOJ (Asst. to the Asst. Atty. General), regulatory, corp. lawyer, lobbyist and foreign agent litigation, and government relations. Civilian, Military,

    35 years, 200 cases

  7. Commercial real estate
    5%
    30+ years in commercial real estate and project development from multi-unit buildings to solar farms and other projects; I have been a developer, partner and owner in many projects.

    35 years, 30 cases

  8. Federal regulation
    5%
    40+ years in government relations as a lobbyist and foreign agent; Broad experience in writing and challenging regulations in Court and before agencies. Author of many legal volumes on US and international, state law and regulation.

    46 years, 150 cases

  9. Venture capital
    5%
    30+ years of practice in venture capital, helped create and was VP of a $1B+ publically traded fund, Represent companies seeking funding & structuring Merger and Acquisition and Asset Purchase Agreements and funding from VC to angel investments.

    35 years, 50 cases

NEED SUPERIOR EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE AND PERSONAL ATTENTION FOR YOUR LEGAL/BUSINESS NEEDS? CALL US!
I enjoy helping clients by listening carefully, and providing very practical, expert advise based on over 30 years of experience in law, business, finance, and government. Look forward to hearing from you! Dave Muchow

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David John Muchow
4449 38th St N
Arlington, VA, 22207-4551

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Posted by Ray | August 15, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Great General Counsel for small startup
Dave’s years of experience and dedication to clients in so many areas of business, law, and finance make him a great partner for companies needing legal and related services. BloomCatch is a small startup that is truly lucky to have Dave. His guidance, expertise, and business connections greatly benefit the company.
Posted by Lisa | May 16, 2016
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| Consulted Attorney
Excellent Counsel for growing trade association
It is my pleasure to recommend Dave Muchow. He has been a valued counsel for the growing trade association I manage. He has helped with the development of a 501c3 Foundation, helped shepherd through a multi-year grant and its renewal and been an invaluable sounding board a range of business topics.

Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • David J. Muchow, PLC
  • 1971 - Present
  • CEO
  • SkyBuilt Power
  • 2002 - 2012
  • General Counsel, Corp. Secretary
  • American Gas Association
  • 1976 - 1998
  • Trial Attorney & Special Asst. to Asst. Atty. General
  • Us Department of Justice
  • 1973 - 1976
  • Associate
  • Smathers and Merrigan Attorneys
  • 1971 - 1973
  • Assistant to Secretariat
  • National Security Council
  • 1970 - 1971
  • Legislative Analyst
  • Office of Management and Budget
  • 1970 - 1971
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Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1971
  • Georgetown University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1966

Legal Cases

  • David J. Muchow, PLC vs. Corporate Management, Inc.
  • Won full judgment.
  • United States v. Walker
  • Won the case on oral argument after having only hours to prepare.

Associations

  • Clean Energy Business Network
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Natural Gas Supply Association
  • Counsel
  • 2004 - Present
  • Business Council for Sustainable Energy
  • Executive Committee
  • 1992 - Present
  • Business Council for Sustainable Energy
  • General Counsel, Board of Directors
  • 1992 - Present
  • Business Council for Sustainable Energy Foundation
  • Board Counsel
  • 2016 - 2017
  • American Bar Association
  • Vice Chair, Natural Gas Committee
  • 1990 - 2001
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Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • SkyBuilt Power - New Environmental Product
  • Edison Awards
  • 2006
  • Attorney General's Special Achievement Award
  • US Department of Justice
  • 1975
  • Chairman
  • Federal Advisory Committee on False Identification
  • 1974
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Publications

  • Lexis Nexis Publishing
  • Energy Law and Transactions
  • 2017
  • Lexis Nexis Publishing
  • Energy Law and Transactions
  • 2016
  • Lexis Nexis Publishing
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicles
  • 1993
  • Natural Gas Lawyers Journal
  • Journal Advisor
  • 1987
  • Law Review Digest
  • Recycling of Solid Waste: Legal Impediments and a Program for Reform
  • 1974
  • Cornell Law Review
  • Recycling of Solid Waste: Legal Impediments and a Program for Reform
  • 1974
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Speaking Engagements

  • The Hive 2.0
  • Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs
  • 2017
  • Cornell University Club of Wash. DC.
  • How to Start Your Own Company
  • 2017
  • Cornell University Webinar
  • Startup Law 101
  • 2016
  • Clean Energy Leadership Council
  • Ever Thought of Starting Your Own Green Energy or Other Company?
  • 2016
  • General Assembly
  • Top 10 Legal and Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
  • 2015
  • Georgetown University Law Center
  • Lecture on Entrepreneurship
  • 2015
  • Georgetown University Law Center
  • What They Don’t Teach You in Business School
  • 2015
  • Georgetown Energy and Cleantech Club
  • Spirit of Innovation
  • 2014
  • European Defense Agency
  • Renewable Power for Military and Crisis Management
  • 2012
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Arlington Business Lawyer David John Muchow
David John Muchow
Business Attorney
Arlington, VA
Licensed for 50 years
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