Atty. Robert Takashi Devine
Robert Takashi Devine is a lawyer practicing corporate and finance transactions. Robert received a M.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2000, and has been licensed for 14 years.
Corporate and Finance Transactions Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 14+ Years Experience
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About Robert Takashi Devine at a Glance
Robert Takashi Devine is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen Hamilton Llp. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (2012) and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Georgetown University (M.A. St., 2000). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Takashi Devine
- Robert Takashi Devine is a lawyer practicing corporate and finance transactions
- Robert received a M.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2000, and has been licensed for 14 years
- Robert practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Washington, DC
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Robert Takashi Devine's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Takashi Devine handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Business & Corporate Law in Washington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Robert Takashi Devine
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 Takashi Devine's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Takashi Devine brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and District of Columbia, Robert Takashi Devine can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Robert Takashi Devine'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 Takashi Devine 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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Common Legal Issues Robert Takashi Devine Handles in Washington
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