Atty. Stephen Sidney Schwartz

Atty. Stephen Sidney Schwartz

Hon. Stephen Sidney Schwartz is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, appellate litigation and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Stephen Sidney Schwartz at a glance

Stephen Sidney Schwartz is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirkland Ellis Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2008) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2010). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2008) and Yale College (B.A. History, 2005). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. Stephen Sidney Schwartz is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, appellate litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Stephen practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Sidney Schwartz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Sidney Schwartz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Stephen Sidney Schwartz is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 Stephen Sidney Schwartz

Where is Stephen Sidney Schwartz's law office located?
Stephen Sidney Schwartz's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kirkland Ellis Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Sidney Schwartz handle?
Stephen Sidney Schwartz focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Stephen Sidney Schwartz practiced law?
Stephen Sidney Schwartz has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Stephen Sidney Schwartz go to law school?
Stephen Sidney Schwartz earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. History, 2005).
How can I contact Stephen Sidney Schwartz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2008
B.A. History
Yale College
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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