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About Robert S. McDowell at a glance
Robert S. McDowell is a Staff Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, securities, litigation, consumer, and energy. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1987) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at George Mason University (M.P.A. University, 1993) and University of North Carolina (J.D., 1982). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert S. McDowell is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, securities / investment fraud, bankruptcy / debt and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a M.P.A. degree from George Mason University in 1993, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Robert practices at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP in Washington, DC
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Robert S. McDowell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert S. McDowell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert S. McDowell is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Robert S. McDowell is one of 45,538 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Robert S. McDowell is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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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