Atty. Lawrence A. West

Atty. Lawrence A. West

Mr. Lawrence A.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (202) 539-0382 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Lawrence A. West at a glance

Lawrence A. West is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on white collar, securities, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1991) and District of Columbia (1993). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1991) and Harvard University (A.B., 1988). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Lawrence A. West is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, professional liability, government investigations and 3 other areas of law
  • Lawrence received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Lawrence practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence A. West's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence A. West handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative 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 Lawrence A. West

Where is Lawrence A. West's law office located?
Lawrence A. West's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence A. West handle?
Lawrence A. West focuses on white collar, securities, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Lawrence A. West practiced law?
Lawrence A. West has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Lawrence A. West go to law school?
Lawrence A. West earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1988).
How can I contact Lawrence A. West for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1991
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993

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