Atty. Stephen W Porter

Atty. Stephen W Porter

Mr. Stephen W Porter is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, securities and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen W Porter at a glance

Stephen W Porter is a Senior Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1966), District of Columbia (1966), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court (1970). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1996) and University of Wisconsin (B.B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen W Porter is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, securities and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1960, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Stephen practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen W Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen W Porter 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.

Stephen W Porter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen W Porter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Securities Law

Stephen W Porter is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Stephen W Porter is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 W Porter

Where is Stephen W Porter's law office located?
Stephen W Porter's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen W Porter handle?
Stephen W Porter focuses on business, real estate, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Stephen W Porter practiced law?
Stephen W Porter has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Stephen W Porter go to law school?
Stephen W Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.B.A., 1960).
How can I contact Stephen W Porter for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen W Porter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen W Porter received?
Stephen W Porter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1996
B.B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1966
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1970

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