Atty. Robert Putman Sherley

Atty. Robert Putman Sherley

Robert Putman Sherley is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud, reits and 1 other area of law. Robert received a degree from Columbia University in 1994, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Washington Washington 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Robert Putman Sherley at a glance

Robert Putman Sherley is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on formation, real estate, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1992) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Columbia University (M.I.A. University, 1994) and Cornell University (J.D., 1991). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Putman Sherley is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud, reits and 1 other area of law
  • Robert received a degree from Columbia University in 1994, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Robert practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Putman Sherley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Putman Sherley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Robert Putman Sherley is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Robert Putman Sherley

Where is Robert Putman Sherley's law office located?
Robert Putman Sherley's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Putman Sherley handle?
Robert Putman Sherley focuses on formation, real estate, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Robert Putman Sherley practiced law?
Robert Putman Sherley has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Robert Putman Sherley go to law school?
Robert Putman Sherley earned their education at (M.I.A. University, 1994); (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact Robert Putman Sherley for a consultation?
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Education

M.I.A. University
Columbia University
- 1994
J.D.
Cornell University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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