Atty. Ms Karen Singer Smith
Ms Karen Singer Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal law, administrative law and 4 other areas of law. Karen received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.
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Ms Karen Singer Smith is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, juvenile, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009), District of Columbia (2010), and Arizona (2017). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2009) and Harvard University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms Karen Singer Smith is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal law, administrative law and 4 other areas of law
- Karen received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Karen practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC
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Ms Karen Singer Smith's Areas of Practice
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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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