Environmental Research International, Inc. v. Lockwood Greene Engineers, Inc.

(dissenting) :

In my opinion, the result reached by the majority is contrary to the well-reasoned rationale of previous decisions in this jurisdiction, and impermissibly abridges two rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Accordingly, I respectfully dissent.

We are dealing with a deceptively simple statutory provision. Section 13-423 of the District of Columbia Code provides in part:(a) A District of Columbia court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a person, who acts directly or by an agent, as to a claim for relief arising from the person’s—(1) transacting any business in the District of…