Atty. Sheldon Bellar Sommer

Atty. Sheldon Bellar Sommer

Sheldon Bellar Sommer is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage. Sheldon received a B.B.A. degree from North Carolina Central University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Sheldon Bellar Sommer at a glance

Sheldon Bellar Sommer is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dickstein Shapiro Llp. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2000) and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2000) and North Carolina Central University (B.B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sheldon Bellar Sommer is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage
  • Sheldon received a B.B.A. degree from North Carolina Central University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Sheldon practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Sheldon Bellar Sommer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon Bellar Sommer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Sheldon Bellar Sommer's law office located?
Sheldon Bellar Sommer's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dickstein Shapiro Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sheldon Bellar Sommer handle?
Sheldon Bellar Sommer focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Sheldon Bellar Sommer practiced law?
Sheldon Bellar Sommer has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Sheldon Bellar Sommer go to law school?
Sheldon Bellar Sommer earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.B.A., 1997).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2000
B.B.A.
North Carolina Central University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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