Atty. Robert Hopkins
Robert Hopkins is a Partner in the Structured Credit practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. His practice focuses on representing domestic and international investment banks, commercial finance companies, direct lenders, private equity funds, and originators in all aspects of complex financings, including leveraged, specialty, asset-based and repo transactions, with a particular emphasis in the fintech market.
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Robert Hopkins is a business attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Hopkins is a Partner in the Structured Credit practice at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office
- His practice focuses on representing domestic and international investment banks, commercial finance companies, direct lenders, private equity funds, and originators in all aspects of complex financings, including leveraged, specialty, asset-based and repo transactions, with a particular emphasis in the fintech market
- Mr. Hopkins’ practice also covers securitization and structured finance, where he represents underwriters and collateral managers in collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transactions
- Prior to joining Paul Hastings, his practice included representations in RMBS/ABS securitizations involving mortgage loans, auto loans, student loans, credit card receivables, solar loans and a variety of other financial assets
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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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