Atty. Daniel C Schwartz
Daniel C Schwartz is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, financial institutions, white collar defense and investigations and 8 other areas of law. Daniel received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years.
Corporate & Incorporation & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 57+ Years Experience
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About Daniel C Schwartz at a Glance
Daniel C Schwartz is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on formation, business, white collar, consumer, and government. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth, District of Columbia an (1969). Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 1969) and Stanford University (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel C Schwartz
- Daniel C Schwartz is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, financial institutions, white collar defense and investigations and 8 other areas of law
- Daniel received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Daniel practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Washington, DC
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel C Schwartz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel C Schwartz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Business Formation in Washington
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Business & Corporate Law in Washington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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White Collar Crimes in Washington
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Consumer Protection in Washington
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Government & Administrative Law in Washington
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Daniel C Schwartz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel C Schwartz's practice in the field of formation, business, white collar, consumer, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel C Schwartz brings 57+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and white collar, Daniel C Schwartz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Daniel C Schwartz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel C Schwartz Handles in Washington
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