Atty. Lyle Roberts

Atty. Lyle Roberts

Lyle Roberts is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, foreign corrupt practices act & international anti-corruption, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Lyle received a degree from Paul H.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Lyle Roberts at a glance

Lyle Roberts is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Shearman Sterling Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, m&a, white collar, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1998), District of Columbia (1999), and New York (2017). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1996) and Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (S.A.I.S. The, 1993). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Lyle Roberts is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, foreign corrupt practices act & international anti-corruption, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Lyle received a degree from Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Lyle practices at Shearman & Sterling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Lyle Roberts's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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International 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 Lyle Roberts

Where is Lyle Roberts's law office located?
Lyle Roberts's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Shearman Sterling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lyle Roberts handle?
Lyle Roberts focuses on criminal defense, m&a, white collar, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Lyle Roberts practiced law?
Lyle Roberts has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Lyle Roberts go to law school?
Lyle Roberts earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (S.A.I.S. The, 1993).
How can I contact Lyle Roberts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1996
S.A.I.S. The
Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999
New York
Admitted: 2017

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