Atty. Christopher Posteraro

Atty. Christopher Posteraro

Atty. Christopher Posteraro is a lawyer practicing commercial, class action, mass tort and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Posteraro at a glance

Christopher Posteraro is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirkland Ellis Llp. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2002), New Hampshire (inactive) (2003), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (2003), and District of Columbia (2004). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2002) and Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1999). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Christopher Posteraro is a lawyer practicing commercial, class action, mass tort and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Christopher practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Posteraro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Posteraro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Posteraro

Where is Christopher Posteraro's law office located?
Christopher Posteraro's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kirkland Ellis Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Posteraro handle?
Christopher Posteraro focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Christopher Posteraro practiced law?
Christopher Posteraro has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Christopher Posteraro go to law school?
Christopher Posteraro earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1999).
How can I contact Christopher Posteraro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2002
B.S.F.S. Georgetown
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2002
New Hampshire (inactive)
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 2005

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