Atty. John Edward Schmidtlein

Atty. John Edward Schmidtlein

Mr. John Edward Schmidtlein is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, appeals, bankruptcy & debt and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (771) 328-7561 Book Appointment

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About John Edward Schmidtlein at a glance

John Edward Schmidtlein is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Williams And Connolly Llp. They haand 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia and Fourth Circuits U.S. District C (1994). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1992) and Brown University (A.B., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Edward Schmidtlein is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, appeals, bankruptcy & debt and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, DC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practforg 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 substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is John Edward Schmidtlein's law office located?
John Edward Schmidtlein's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Williams And Connolly Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has John Edward Schmidtlein practiced law?
John Edward Schmidtlein has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John Edward Schmidtlein go to law school?
John Edward Schmidtlein earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1988).
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What awards or recognition has John Edward Schmidtlein receiandd?
John Edward Schmidtlein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1992
A.B.
Brown University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia and Fourth Circuits U.S. District C
Admitted: 1994

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