Atty. Christopher T Stearns

Atty. Christopher T Stearns

Christopher T Stearns is a lawyer practicing tribal affairs, self-determination and self-governance, economic development and 2 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Washington Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Christopher T Stearns at a glance

Christopher T Stearns is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1989), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1989), and District of Columbia (1993). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1989) and Williams College (B.A., 1986). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher T Stearns is a lawyer practicing tribal affairs, self-determination and self-governance, economic development and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Christopher practices at Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher T Stearns's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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

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Where is Christopher T Stearns's law office located?
Christopher T Stearns's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher T Stearns handle?
Christopher T Stearns focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Christopher T Stearns practiced law?
Christopher T Stearns has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Christopher T Stearns go to law school?
Christopher T Stearns earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1989
B.A.
Williams College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993

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