Atty. Peter Douglas Keisler
Mr. Peter Douglas Keisler is a lawyer practicing appellate, administrative law appeals, commercial litigation appeals and 4 other areas of law.
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Peter Douglas Keisler is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on securities, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1989), District of Columbia (1989), and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1990). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1985) and Yale University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Peter Douglas Keisler is a lawyer practicing appellate, administrative law appeals, commercial litigation appeals and 4 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Peter practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC
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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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