Atty. David A. Schnitzer
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David A. Schnitzer is a class action, product liability, litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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For more information, please visit www.gibsondunn.com/lawyer/schnitzer-david-a/
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David A. Schnitzer is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →
David A. Schnitzer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David A. Schnitzer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
David A. Schnitzer is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
David A. Schnitzer is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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