Atty. Paul Schott Stevens

Atty. Paul Schott Stevens

Paul Schott Stevens is a lawyer practicing securities, financial services regulation, investment management. Paul received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1974, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Washington Washington 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Schott Stevens at a glance

Paul Schott Stevens is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dechert Llp. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (2014) and District of Columbia (2015). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1978) and Yale College (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul Schott Stevens is a lawyer practicing securities, financial services regulation, investment management
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1974, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Paul practices at Dechert LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Schott Stevens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Schott Stevens 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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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 Schott Stevens

Where is Paul Schott Stevens's law office located?
Paul Schott Stevens's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dechert Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Schott Stevens handle?
Paul Schott Stevens focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Paul Schott Stevens practiced law?
Paul Schott Stevens has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Paul Schott Stevens go to law school?
Paul Schott Stevens earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Paul Schott Stevens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1978
B.A.
Yale College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2014
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2015

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