Atty. Daniel Patrick Schaefer
Daniel Patrick Schaefer is a lawyer practicing antitrust, financial services law, litigation and 1 other area of law. Daniel received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Richmond in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 17+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Patrick Schaefer at a Glance
Daniel Patrick Schaefer is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dickstein Shapiro Llp. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2009) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of Richmond (B.S.B.A., 2003). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Patrick Schaefer
- Daniel Patrick Schaefer is a lawyer practicing antitrust, financial services law, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Daniel received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Richmond in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Daniel practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Washington, DC
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Daniel Patrick Schaefer's Areas of Legal Practice
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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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Daniel Patrick Schaefer
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 Patrick Schaefer's practice in the field of business, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Patrick Schaefer brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia and District of Columbia, Daniel Patrick Schaefer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and entertainment, Daniel Patrick Schaefer 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 Patrick Schaefer 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 Patrick Schaefer Handles in Washington
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