Atty. Vijay Shanker

Atty. Vijay Shanker

Vijay Shanker is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation. Vijay received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Washington Washington 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Vijay Shanker at a glance

Vijay Shanker is a litigation and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fifth and Ninth Circuits U.S. District Court for (2000). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Duke University (B.A. Public, 1994). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Vijay Shanker is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation
  • Vijay received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Vijay practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Vijay Shanker's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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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

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Where is Vijay Shanker's law office located?
Vijay Shanker's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Vijay Shanker handle?
Vijay Shanker focuses on litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Vijay Shanker practiced law?
Vijay Shanker has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Vijay Shanker go to law school?
Vijay Shanker earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Public, 1994).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1999
B.A. Public
Duke University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fifth and Ninth Circuits U.S. District Court for
Admitted: 2000

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