Atty. Catherine J. Serafin

Atty. Catherine J. Serafin

Catherine J. Serafin is a lawyer practicing global litigation, insurance recovery, products liability and 11 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (771) 218-3541

Profile Summary

About Catherine J. Serafin at a glance

Catherine J. Serafin is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dickstein Shapiro Llp. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Delaware U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1986) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth and Sixth Circuits U.S. Supreme Court U.S. (1996). Educated at King's College (B.A. English, 1983) and Villanova University School of Law J.D. 1986 Moot Court Board (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Co-Chair, D&O Subcommittee, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, Litigation Section, 2007-2009 2009-2011, American Bar Association. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Catherine J. Serafin is a lawyer practicing global litigation, insurance recovery, products liability and 11 other areas of law
  • Catherine J. received a B.A. degree from King's College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Catherine J. practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine J. Serafin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine J. Serafin 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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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Catherine J. Serafin is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Catherine J. Serafin is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine J. Serafin

Where is Catherine J. Serafin's law office located?
Catherine J. Serafin's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dickstein Shapiro Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine J. Serafin handle?
Catherine J. Serafin focuses on business, product liability, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Catherine J. Serafin practiced law?
Catherine J. Serafin has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Catherine J. Serafin go to law school?
Catherine J. Serafin earned their education at (B.A. English, 1983); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Catherine J. Serafin received?
Catherine J. Serafin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. English
King's College
- 1983
Villanova University School of Law J.D. 1986 Moot Court Board
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Delaware U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth and Sixth Circuits U.S. Supreme Court U.S.
Admitted: 1996

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