Atty. Sharon Edith Connaughton

Atty. Sharon Edith Connaughton

Sharon Edith Connaughton is a lawyer practicing antitrust, cartel / criminal investigations, global litigation and 2 other areas of law. Sharon received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Washington Washington 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Sharon Edith Connaughton at a glance

Sharon Edith Connaughton is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992) and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Grinnell College (B.A. English, 1987). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sharon Edith Connaughton is a lawyer practicing antitrust, cartel / criminal investigations, global litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Sharon received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Sharon practices at Cooley LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Sharon Edith Connaughton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sharon Edith Connaughton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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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

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Where is Sharon Edith Connaughton's law office located?
Sharon Edith Connaughton's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sharon Edith Connaughton handle?
Sharon Edith Connaughton focuses on criminal defense, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Sharon Edith Connaughton practiced law?
Sharon Edith Connaughton has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Sharon Edith Connaughton go to law school?
Sharon Edith Connaughton earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. English, 1987).
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1992
B.A. English
Grinnell College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999

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