Atty. Walter Bruce Shirk

Atty. Walter Bruce Shirk

Mr. Walter Bruce Shirk is a lawyer practicing corporate, government contracts, investigations & international trade, litigation and 4 other areas of law.

McLean McLean 57 yrs experience 57 year
Call (240) 885-8690 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Walter Bruce Shirk at a glance

Walter Bruce Shirk is a business, construction, litigation, government, and health care attorney based in McLean, Virginia. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1969), U.S. District Court for Massachusetts (1969), District of Columbia (1970), and District of Columbia Court of Appeals (1970). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1969) and Harvard University (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Walter Bruce Shirk is a lawyer practicing corporate, government contracts, investigations & international trade, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Walter received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1962, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Walter practices in McLean, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Walter Bruce Shirk's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter Bruce Shirk 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.

Walter Bruce Shirk is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Construction Law

Walter Bruce Shirk is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Walter Bruce Shirk is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Walter Bruce Shirk is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Walter Bruce Shirk is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Walter Bruce Shirk

Where is Walter Bruce Shirk's law office located?
Walter Bruce Shirk's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter Bruce Shirk handle?
Walter Bruce Shirk focuses on business, construction, litigation, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Walter Bruce Shirk practiced law?
Walter Bruce Shirk has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Walter Bruce Shirk go to law school?
Walter Bruce Shirk earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact Walter Bruce Shirk for a consultation?
You can contact Walter Bruce Shirk 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 Walter Bruce Shirk received?
Walter Bruce Shirk's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1969
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court for Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006

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