Atty. Hwan Kim

Atty. Hwan Kim

Hwan Kim is a lawyer practicing corporate, international arbitration, international reach and 8 other areas of law. Hwan received a B.A. degree from Yonsei University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Hwan Kim at a glance

Hwan Kim is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, government, adr, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. District Court (1999). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1989) and Yonsei University (B.A. Economics, 1984). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hwan Kim is a lawyer practicing corporate, international arbitration, international reach and 8 other areas of law
  • Hwan received a B.A. degree from Yonsei University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Hwan practices at Sheppard Mullin in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Hwan Kim's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Hwan Kim is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Hwan Kim is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Hwan Kim

Where is Hwan Kim's law office located?
Hwan Kim's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hwan Kim handle?
Hwan Kim focuses on business, government, adr, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Hwan Kim practiced law?
Hwan Kim has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Hwan Kim go to law school?
Hwan Kim earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Economics, 1984).
How can I contact Hwan Kim for a consultation?
You can contact Hwan Kim directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1989
B.A. Economics
Yonsei University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. District Court
Admitted: 1999

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