Atty. Petr Polášek
Petr's practice focuses on investment treaty arbitration, international commercial arbitration and public international law. Petr's legal knowledge and mastery of technical and financial issues makes him a vital resource for clients in today's complex international arbitrations.
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Petr Polášek is a adr and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at White & Case LLP. Educated at George Washington University (LL.M., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Petr's practice focuses on investment treaty arbitration, international commercial arbitration and public international law
- Petr's legal knowledge and mastery of technical and financial issues makes him a vital resource for clients in today's complex international arbitrations
- Petr has been recognized as one of the "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" in Arbitration by Who's Who Legal – Future Leaders 2018 and 2019
- A partner in the Firm's International Arbitration Group based in Washington, DC, Petr has a successful track record of advising clients in complex international disputes, in particular, those relating to Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America
- Petr's knowledge and experience span a broad spectrum of business sectors, including mining, electricity distribution, telecommunications, oil & gas, chemicals, banking, waste management, solar power, airport construction, duty-free services and government bonds
- Petr was educated in the Czech Republic and the United States, and gained extensive dispute resolution experience working in the Firm's Prague office, prior to relocating to Washington, DC in 2003
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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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