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Robert Sutton

The Law Office of S. Robert Sutton
  • Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Employment Law ...
  • District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland
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Biography

S. Robert Sutton has been engaged in the practice of law since his graduation from the Stanford Law School in 1980. Following his graduation from law school, he went to work at Jenner & Block in Chicago, Illinois, where he obtained his first experience as a litigator, and honed his legal research and writing skills. He worked at Jenner & Block for two years before returning to live in Montgomery County, where he was born and raised and went to work at Steptoe & Johnson, in Washington, D.C., where he continued to develop his research, writing, and litigation skills. In 1985, Mr. Sutton joined Janis, Schuelke & Wechsler, a white collar criminal defense and civil litigation “boutique,” where he was able quickly to assume significant responsibility over a variety of matters. During his twenty-six years with Janis, Schuelke & Wechsler, Mr. Sutton represented hundreds of clients in a variety of matters primarily involving civil and white collar criminal litigation. On the civil side, he has been involved in litigation involving personal injury, allegations of medical malpractice, insurance coverage disputes, business disputes, and disputes involving employment related matters. Mr. Sutton's continued professional development is reflected by the fact that he was admitted to the partnership in 1989, and by the fact that he has consistently maintained an “AV Preeminent” rating: the highest possible rating of General Ethical Standards and Professional Ability, based upon evaluation by other attorneys and members of the judiciary. Mr. Sutton left Janis, Schuelke & Wechsler, and established the Law Office of S. Robert Sutton, so that he might provide his clients with his legal services at more reasonable rates. Mr. Sutton always has prided himself upon his personalized, professional service, attention to detail, and his ability as an effective advocate.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
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Illinois
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Maryland
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D.C. Circuit
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U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Professional Experience
Owner
The Law Office of S. Robert Sutton
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Partner
Janis, Schuelke & Wechsler
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Associate
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
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Associate
Jenner & Block
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Education
Stanford University
J.D. (1980)
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Northwestern University
B.A. (1977) | Double Major in Economics and Geography
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Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Activities: Norris Center Board
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Professional Associations
District of Columbia Bar
Member
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
15821-B Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, MD 20855
Telephone: (301) 244-8744