Atty. Howard A. Shelanski

Atty. Howard A. Shelanski

Howard A. Shelanski is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust and competition.

Washington Washington 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Howard A. Shelanski at a glance

Howard A. Shelanski is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Davis Polk Wardwell Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1994) and District of Columbia (1996). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D. Order, 1992) and Haverford College (B.A. History, 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Howard A. Shelanski is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust and competition
  • Howard A. received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1986, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Howard A. practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Howard A. Shelanski's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard A. Shelanski handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Howard A. Shelanski's law office located?
Howard A. Shelanski's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Davis Polk Wardwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard A. Shelanski handle?
Howard A. Shelanski focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Howard A. Shelanski practiced law?
Howard A. Shelanski has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Howard A. Shelanski go to law school?
Howard A. Shelanski earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1992); (B.A. History, 1986).
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Education

J.D. Order
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
- 1992
B.A. History
Haverford College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996

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