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About Lois J. Schiffer at a glance
Lois J. Schiffer is a Gen. Coun. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1969), District of Columbia (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1969). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Lois J. Schiffer is a lawyer practicing natural resources, litigation, mediation
- Lois received a degree from Harvard University in 1969, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Lois practices in Washington, DC
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Lois J. Schiffer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lois J. Schiffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lois J. Schiffer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Lois J. Schiffer is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Lois J. Schiffer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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