Atty. John K. Van De Weert

Atty. John K. Van De Weert

John K. Van De Weert is a lawyer practicing financial institutions regulatory, financial services/consumer class actions, privacy, data security and information law and 14 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John K. Van De Weert at a glance

John K. Van De Weert is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District. of Michigan (2002), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2003). Educated at University of Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Princeton University (A.B., 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John K. Van De Weert is a lawyer practicing financial institutions regulatory, financial services/consumer class actions, privacy, data security and information law and 14 other areas of law
  • John K. received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John K. practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John K. Van De Weert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John K. Van De Weert 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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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Consumer Protection

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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 John K. Van De Weert

Where is John K. Van De Weert's law office located?
John K. Van De Weert'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 John K. Van De Weert handle?
John K. Van De Weert focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John K. Van De Weert practiced law?
John K. Van De Weert has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John K. Van De Weert go to law school?
John K. Van De Weert earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (A.B., 1995).
How can I contact John K. Van De Weert for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago School of Law
- 1998
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District. of Michigan
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. Court
Admitted: 2006

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