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About David S. Petron at a glance
David S. Petron is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on white collar, securities, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2001), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2002), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2003), and District of Columbia (2004). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2001) and George Washington University (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David S. Petron is a lawyer practicing sec enforcement, accountants/professional service firms liability, appellate and 16 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- David practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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