Atty. Allison Schultz
Allison Schultz focuses her practice on complex litigation matters, including appellate and Supreme Court litigation. Prior to rejoining the firm, Ms.
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Allison Schultz is a business, litigation, government, and appellate 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 Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2016) and University of Washington (MA, 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Allison Schultz focuses her practice on complex litigation matters, including appellate and Supreme Court litigation
- Prior to rejoining the firm, Ms. Schultz clerked for the Honorable Stephen A. Higginson of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and for the Honorable Dennis Saylor, IV of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Allison Schultz is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Allison Schultz is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Allison Schultz is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Allison Schultz is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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 venue, 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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