Atty. Peter D. Schellie

Atty. Peter D. Schellie

Peter D. Schellie is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, commercial, financial restructuring and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 56 Years Experience 56 year
Call (404) 689-5892

Profile Summary

About Peter D. Schellie at a glance

Peter D. Schellie is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Bingham McCutchen LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1970), District of Columbia (1976), Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Mary (1985), and Maryland Court of Appeals U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Ci (1985). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (JD, 1970) and Indiana University (Artis Baccalaureate, 1967). Active member of R-Indiana, •American Bar Association •Bar Association of the District of Columbia •Maryland State Bar Association •Former member, advisory council to the Federal Reserve Board •Legislative director and counsel for Senator Dick Lugar. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter D. Schellie is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, commercial, financial restructuring and 6 other areas of law
  • Peter received a degree from Indiana University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Peter practices at Bingham McCutchen LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Peter D. Schellie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter D. Schellie 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Peter D. Schellie is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter D. Schellie

Where is Peter D. Schellie's law office located?
Peter D. Schellie's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Bingham McCutchen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter D. Schellie handle?
Peter D. Schellie focuses on business, m&a, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter D. Schellie practiced law?
Peter D. Schellie has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Peter D. Schellie go to law school?
Peter D. Schellie earned their education at (JD, 1970); (Artis Baccalaureate, 1967).
How can I contact Peter D. Schellie for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Michigan Law School
- 1970
Artis Baccalaureate
Indiana University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1976
Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Mary
Admitted: 1985
Maryland Court of Appeals U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Ci
Admitted: 1985

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