Atty. John O'Connor

Atty. John O'Connor

John O'Connor is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, antitrust / trade law, international law and 8 other areas of law. John received a degree from Syracuse University in 1995, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Washington Washington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John O'Connor at a glance

John O'Connor is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Steptoe Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, insurance, and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981) and Maryland (1995). Educated at University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Syracuse University (M.S.Sc. University, 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John O'Connor is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, antitrust / trade law, international law and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Syracuse University in 1995, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Steptoe LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John O'Connor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John O'Connor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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International Law

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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 O'Connor

Where is John O'Connor's law office located?
John O'Connor's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Steptoe Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John O'Connor handle?
John O'Connor focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, insurance, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John O'Connor practiced law?
John O'Connor has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John O'Connor go to law school?
John O'Connor earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (M.S.Sc. University, 1995).
How can I contact John O'Connor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland School of Law
- 1995
M.S.Sc. University
Syracuse University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Maryland
Admitted: 1995

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