Atty. Paul Joseph McElroy

Atty. Paul Joseph McElroy

Mr. Paul Joseph McElroy is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, financial services, capital markets, leveraged finance & lending and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Joseph McElroy at a glance

Paul Joseph McElroy is a Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1990) and New York (1990). Educated at Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Paul Joseph McElroy is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, financial services, capital markets, leveraged finance & lending and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Paul practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Joseph McElroy's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Paul Joseph McElroy

Where is Paul Joseph McElroy's law office located?
Paul Joseph McElroy's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Joseph McElroy handle?
Paul Joseph McElroy focuses on business, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Paul Joseph McElroy practiced law?
Paul Joseph McElroy has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Paul Joseph McElroy go to law school?
Paul Joseph McElroy earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Paul Joseph McElroy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1985

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1990

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