Atty. Christopher Thomas Shenk

Atty. Christopher Thomas Shenk

Mr. Christopher Thomas Shenk is a lawyer practicing antitrust/competition, communications regulatory, complex commercial litigation and 10 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (771) 218-3541 Book Appointment

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About Christopher Thomas Shenk at a glance

Christopher Thomas Shenk is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, litigation, consumer, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1999) and District of Columbia (2002). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1999) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A. University, 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Christopher Thomas Shenk is a lawyer practicing antitrust/competition, communications regulatory, complex commercial litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Christopher practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Thomas Shenk's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Government & Administrative 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

Common questions about Christopher Thomas Shenk

Where is Christopher Thomas Shenk's law office located?
Christopher Thomas Shenk's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sidley Austin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Thomas Shenk handle?
Christopher Thomas Shenk focuses on business, m&a, litigation, consumer, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Christopher Thomas Shenk practiced law?
Christopher Thomas Shenk has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Christopher Thomas Shenk go to law school?
Christopher Thomas Shenk earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. University, 1992).
How can I contact Christopher Thomas Shenk for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1999
B.A. University
Johns Hopkins University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002

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