Atty. Lester Sotsky

Atty. Lester Sotsky

Lester Sotsky is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, environmental and 1 other area of law. Lester received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Lester Sotsky at a glance

Lester Sotsky is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1979) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lester Sotsky is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, environmental and 1 other area of law
  • Lester received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Lester practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Lester Sotsky's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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

Lester Sotsky is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Lester Sotsky is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Lester Sotsky

Where is Lester Sotsky's law office located?
Lester Sotsky's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lester Sotsky handle?
Lester Sotsky focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Lester Sotsky practiced law?
Lester Sotsky has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Lester Sotsky go to law school?
Lester Sotsky earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Lester Sotsky for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979

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