Atty. Sherwin S. Kaplan

Atty. Sherwin S. Kaplan

Sherwin S. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing erisa litigation, employee benefits.

Washington Washington 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About Sherwin S. Kaplan at a glance

Sherwin S. Kaplan is a Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Nixon Peabody Llp. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1969), U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1973), and District of Columbia (1974). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1966) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1963). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sherwin S. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing erisa litigation, employee benefits
  • Sherwin received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Sherwin practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Sherwin S. Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sherwin S. Kaplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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

Common questions about Sherwin S. Kaplan

Where is Sherwin S. Kaplan's law office located?
Sherwin S. Kaplan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Nixon Peabody Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sherwin S. Kaplan handle?
Sherwin S. Kaplan focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Sherwin S. Kaplan practiced law?
Sherwin S. Kaplan has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Sherwin S. Kaplan go to law school?
Sherwin S. Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Sherwin S. Kaplan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1966
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1963

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1997

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