Atty. Katherine Layden Schuerman

Atty. Katherine Layden Schuerman

Mrs. Katherine Layden Schuerman is a lawyer practicing appeals, securities & investment fraud, litigation and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Katherine Layden Schuerman at a glance

Katherine Layden Schuerman is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, consumer, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Colorado U.S. District Court, Southern Distric (2011). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2008) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mrs. Katherine Layden Schuerman is a lawyer practicing appeals, securities & investment fraud, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Katherine received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Katherine practices at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Layden Schuerman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine Layden Schuerman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Appellate Practice

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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

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Where is Katherine Layden Schuerman's law office located?
Katherine Layden Schuerman's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Layden Schuerman handle?
Katherine Layden Schuerman focuses on securities, litigation, consumer, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Katherine Layden Schuerman practiced law?
Katherine Layden Schuerman has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Katherine Layden Schuerman go to law school?
Katherine Layden Schuerman earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2008
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 2005

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Colorado U.S. District Court, Southern Distric
Admitted: 2011

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