Atty. Ilya Shapiro

Atty. Ilya Shapiro

Ilya Shapiro is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, fraud, constitutional and 1 other area of law. Ilya received a degree from London School of Economics in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Washington Washington 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Ilya Shapiro at a glance

Ilya Shapiro is a Cato Institute based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2004) and District of Columbia (2004). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 2003) and London School of Economics (M.Sc. Princeton, 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ilya Shapiro is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, fraud, constitutional and 1 other area of law
  • Ilya received a degree from London School of Economics in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Ilya practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Ilya Shapiro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ilya Shapiro 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 Ilya Shapiro's law office located?
Ilya Shapiro's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ilya Shapiro handle?
Ilya Shapiro focuses on litigation, civil rights, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Ilya Shapiro practiced law?
Ilya Shapiro has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Ilya Shapiro go to law school?
Ilya Shapiro earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (M.Sc. Princeton, 2000).
How can I contact Ilya Shapiro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 2003
M.Sc. Princeton
London School of Economics
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004

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