Atty. Gordon Dwyer Todd

Atty. Gordon Dwyer Todd

Gordon Dwyer Todd is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appellate, complex commercial litigation and 14 other areas of law. Gordon received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Gordon Dwyer Todd at a glance

Gordon Dwyer Todd is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, discrimination, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2000), District of Columbia (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2001), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2002). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Princeton University (A.B., 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gordon Dwyer Todd is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, appellate, complex commercial litigation and 14 other areas of law
  • Gordon received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Gordon practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Gordon Dwyer Todd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gordon Dwyer Todd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Workplace Discrimination

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate 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 Gordon Dwyer Todd

Where is Gordon Dwyer Todd's law office located?
Gordon Dwyer Todd'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 Gordon Dwyer Todd handle?
Gordon Dwyer Todd focuses on contracts, discrimination, criminal defense, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Gordon Dwyer Todd practiced law?
Gordon Dwyer Todd has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Gordon Dwyer Todd go to law school?
Gordon Dwyer Todd earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (A.B., 1995).
How can I contact Gordon Dwyer Todd for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2000
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Cir
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2008

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