Atty. Robert E Lighthizer
Robert E Lighthizer is a lawyer practicing international law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
International Law Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 53+ Years Experience
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About Robert E Lighthizer at a Glance
Robert E Lighthizer is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher And Flom Llp. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on international. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1973). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1973) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E Lighthizer
- Robert E Lighthizer is a lawyer practicing international law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Robert practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington, DC
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International Law in Washington
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 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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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert E Lighthizer's practice in the field of international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E Lighthizer brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused International Practice
Concentrating on international means Robert E Lighthizer's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Robert E Lighthizer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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