Atty. John Sergeant Stanton

Atty. John Sergeant Stanton

Mr. John Sergeant Stanton is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, elder law and 8 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Sergeant Stanton at a glance

John Sergeant Stanton is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hogan Lovells Us Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on tax, civil rights, elder law, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1979), District of Columbia (1980), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1980), and U.S. Tax Court (1985). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1979) and University of California, Berkeley (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar State Bar of California. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Sergeant Stanton is a lawyer practicing appeals, civil rights, elder law and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Hogan Lovells US LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Sergeant Stanton's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Rights

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Elder Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John Sergeant Stanton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 John Sergeant Stanton

Where is John Sergeant Stanton's law office located?
John Sergeant Stanton's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hogan Lovells Us Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Sergeant Stanton handle?
John Sergeant Stanton focuses on tax, civil rights, elder law, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Sergeant Stanton practiced law?
John Sergeant Stanton has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Sergeant Stanton go to law school?
John Sergeant Stanton earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact John Sergeant Stanton for a consultation?
You can contact John Sergeant Stanton 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.
What awards or recognition has John Sergeant Stanton received?
John Sergeant Stanton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1979
A.B.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1985

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