Atty. Martin Schaefermeier
Martin Schaefermeier is a lawyer practicing international law, regulatory and government affairs, international trade. Martin has been licensed for 36 years.
International Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 36+ Years Experience
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About Martin Schaefermeier at a Glance
Martin Schaefermeier is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dla Piper Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on government and international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade (1990). Educated at Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany (J.D. Duke, 1989). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Martin Schaefermeier
- Martin Schaefermeier is a lawyer practicing international law, regulatory and government affairs, international trade
- Martin has been licensed for 36 years
- Martin practices at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, DC
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Martin Schaefermeier's Areas of Legal Practice
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Government & Administrative Law in Washington
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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International Law in Washington
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Washington Choose Martin Schaefermeier
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Martin Schaefermeier's practice in the field of government and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Martin Schaefermeier brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering government and international, Martin Schaefermeier can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Martin Schaefermeier attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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