Atty. Petr Polasek

Atty. Petr Polasek

Petr Polasek is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, commercial litigation, public international law. Petr received a degree from Charles University Faculty of Law, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Washington Washington 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Petr Polasek at a glance

Petr Polasek is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at White & Case LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (2005) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at George Washington University Law School (LL.M., 2003) and Charles University Faculty of Law Magister (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Petr Polasek is a lawyer practicing international arbitration, commercial litigation, public international law
  • Petr received a degree from Charles University Faculty of Law, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Petr practices at White & Case LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Petr Polasek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Petr Polasek 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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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Petr Polasek is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Petr Polasek is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Petr Polasek

Where is Petr Polasek's law office located?
Petr Polasek's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is White & Case LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Petr Polasek handle?
Petr Polasek focuses on business, litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Petr Polasek practiced law?
Petr Polasek has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Petr Polasek go to law school?
Petr Polasek earned their education at (LL.M., 2003); (—).
How can I contact Petr Polasek for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
George Washington University Law School
- 2003
Charles University Faculty of Law Magister
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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