About

S. Robert Sutton is a highly experienced lawyer based in Rockville, Maryland, with a strong background in civil and white collar criminal litigation. S. Robert Sutton has been practicing law since graduating from Stanford Law School in 1980. He started his legal career at Jenner & Block in Chicago, where he gained valuable experience as a litigator and honed his legal research and writing skills. After two years, he returned to Montgomery County, his hometown, and joined Steptoe & Johnson in Washington, D.C., further developing his skills in research, writing, and litigation. In 1985, Mr. Sutton joined Janis, Schuelke & Wechsler, specializing in white collar criminal defense and civil litigation. During his twenty-six years with the firm, he represented numerous clients in a wide range of civil and white collar criminal cases, including personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance disputes, business disputes, and employment matters. Mr. Sutton\s dedication to professional development is evident in his admission to the partnership in 1989 and his consistent "AV Preeminent" rating, reflecting his high ethical standards and professional ability as recognized by his peers and the judiciary. In pursuit of providing quality legal services at more affordable rates, Mr. Sutton established the Law Office of S. Robert Sutton after leaving Janis, Schuelke & Wechsler. He is known for his personalized approach, attention to detail, and effectiveness as an advocate for his clients. Overall, Robert Sutton is a reputable lawyer in Rockville, Maryland, with a wealth of experience in civil and white collar criminal litigation, offering personalized and professional legal services to his clients.

Legal Issues

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

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Experience

• Owner
  The Law Office of S. Robert Sutton
  2012
• Partner
  Janis, Schuelke & Wechsler
  1985
• Associate
  Steptoe & Johnson LLP
  1982
• Associate
  Jenner & Block
  1980

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