Atty. Stephen Koplan
Stephen Koplan is a lawyer practicing tax law, international trade law, environmental law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years.
Environmental Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 66+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Koplan at a Glance
Stephen Koplan is a tax, environmental, and international attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1960), District of Columbia (1969), and American Samoa (1978). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1960) and Brandeis University (B.A. New, 1957). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Koplan
- Stephen Koplan is a lawyer practicing tax law, international trade law, environmental law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Stephen practices in Washington, DC
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Stephen Koplan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Koplan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Tax Law in Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Stephen Koplan is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →
Environmental Law in Washington
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Stephen Koplan is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →
International Law in Washington
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Stephen Koplan is one of 39,787 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Stephen Koplan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen Koplan's practice in the field of tax, environmental, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Koplan brings 66+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, and American Samoa, Stephen Koplan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax, environmental, and international, Stephen Koplan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Stephen Koplan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stephen Koplan Handles in Washington
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