Atty. Samuel D. Clapper
Order of the Coif. Associate Editor, University of Chicago Law Review, 1970-1971.
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About Samuel D. Clapper at a glance
Samuel D. Clapper is an Of Counsel based in Somerset, Pennsylvania, practicing at Barbera Law. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on trusts, education, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1971) and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1971) and Susquehanna University (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Somerset County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Somerset, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Order of the Coif
- Associate Editor, University of Chicago Law Review, 1970-1971
- Law Clerk, Hon. (Now Mr. Justice) John Paul Stevens, U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1971-1972
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Somerset are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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