Atty. Vanessa Patton Sciarra

Atty. Vanessa Patton Sciarra

Vanessa Patton Sciarra is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, aviation regulation, compliance services and 19 other areas of law. Vanessa Patton received a degree from London School of Economics and Political Science, England, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Washington Washington 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (771) 232-9635

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About Vanessa Patton Sciarra at a glance

Vanessa Patton Sciarra is a business, m&a, white collar, securities, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), Florida (1996), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of International Trade (2013). Educated at Yale University Law School J.D. (—) and London School of Economics and Political Science, England M.Sc. London School of Economics and Political Science, England International Relation London School of Economics and Political Scien (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Vanessa Patton Sciarra is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, aviation regulation, compliance services and 19 other areas of law
  • Vanessa Patton received a degree from London School of Economics and Political Science, England, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Vanessa Patton practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Vanessa Patton Sciarra's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Vanessa Patton Sciarra 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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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 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.

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Where is Vanessa Patton Sciarra's law office located?
Vanessa Patton Sciarra's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Vanessa Patton Sciarra handle?
Vanessa Patton Sciarra focuses on business, m&a, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Vanessa Patton Sciarra practiced law?
Vanessa Patton Sciarra has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
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What awards or recognition has Vanessa Patton Sciarra received?
Vanessa Patton Sciarra's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Yale University Law School J.D.
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London School of Economics and Political Science, England M.Sc. London School of Economics and Political Science, England International Relation London School of Economics and Political Scien
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
Florida
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 2013

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