Atty. Alexander Hassanzadeh
Alexander Hassanzadeh focuses his practice on a variety of government and internal corporate investigations and complex enforcement matters. Mr.
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Alexander Hassanzadeh is a business and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2018) and New York University (B.A., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alexander Hassanzadeh focuses his practice on a variety of government and internal corporate investigations and complex enforcement matters
- Mr. Hassanzadeh has experience in matters related to securities fraud, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, anti-money laundering, cryptocurrency, insider trading, market manipulation, labor and employment, and regulatory compliance, among others
- He has represented global corporations, financial institutions, broker-dealers and other financial services companies, and individuals in matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), New York and other state criminal and regulatory authorities, and other domestic and foreign government authorities
- Mr. Hassanzadeh’s pro bono practice is focused on assisting clients with immigration matters
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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