Atty. Sameer P. Sheikh
Sameer P. Sheikh is an associate in the Fintech & Payments and Investigations & White Collar Defense practices.
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Sameer P. Sheikh is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Paul Hastings LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America โ Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America โ Financial Services Regulation Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Sameer P. Sheikh is an associate in the Fintech & Payments and Investigations & White Collar Defense practices
- He is based in the Washington, D.C. office
- Mr. Sheikh is a litigator and trial attorney whose clients are individuals and companies in both the financial services and venture capital industries
- Whether he is counseling an emerging growth company or a venture investor, Mr. Sheikh takes pride in developing business-minded strategies and solutions to complex legal and regulatory challenges
- In addition, Mr. Sheikh regularly represents companies and individuals in investigations and enforcement actions initiated by the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Justice, and state attorneys general
- Mr. Sheikh maintains an active pro bono practice
- He has authored and submitted successful amicus briefs on behalf of more than a dozen national civil rights and social justice groups in trial and appellate courts, including in the Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practforg law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Washington are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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