Atty. Christopher Michael Viapiano

Atty. Christopher Michael Viapiano

Mr. Christopher Michael Viapiano is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, financial services investigations & litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Michael Viapiano at a glance

Christopher Michael Viapiano is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2006) and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 2005) and Hamilton College (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Christopher Michael Viapiano is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, financial services investigations & litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Christopher practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Michael Viapiano's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Michael Viapiano 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Securities Law

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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 Michael Viapiano

Where is Christopher Michael Viapiano's law office located?
Christopher Michael Viapiano's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Michael Viapiano handle?
Christopher Michael Viapiano focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Christopher Michael Viapiano practiced law?
Christopher Michael Viapiano has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Christopher Michael Viapiano go to law school?
Christopher Michael Viapiano earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Christopher Michael Viapiano for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 2005
B.A.
Hamilton College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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