A Passion for Justice

Prominent Washington Trial Attorney and General Counsel — Providing Personalized, Professional Wealth Management and Legal Services in Washington, DC, Florida, Maryland, New York and Virginia.

Why do I call my law practice Pamela B. Stuart, Attorney & Counsellor at Law? My New York Bar certificate admitted me to practice as both an attorney (one who goes to court) and counsellor (one who provides legal advice). So, I draw upon the skills of a seasoned trial attorney in conducting business litigation. As a former Assistant United States Attorney, I am at home in the courtroom. I also analyze and solve the complex legal problems my clients present to me in consultations in a traditional office setting. When you have a legal problem and want it analyzed and resolved by an award-winning, experienced advocate, contact me.

I believe that people with serious legal problems are best served by a one to one relationship with their lawyer. When you hire me, you get my counsel and experience. I will do the work rather than assigning it to less-experienced associates. If your case requires additional resources, I may draw upon the lawyers at Simon & Partners, LLP – I am Counsel to the firm which has offices in New York and Washington, DC.

I am not a narrow specialist in just one subject or in just one jurisdiction. I am admitted to the local and most federal courts in DC, Florida, Maryland, New York and Virginia. With over 35 years in practice, I have developed many areas of specialized expertise.

I began doing trusts and estate work in the 1990's and have made estate planning, administration, and litigation a cornerstone of my practice. I focus on assisting high net worth families and individuals for whom I craft a plan for the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next. I also will provide assistance in guiding a family that is implementing a trust or navigating the probate process in and outside of court when a loved one passes away.

As a former federal prosecutor who handled both US and international cases, I am frequently called upon for commercial and business litigation services. I am consulted by those under investigation by government agencies and law enforcement or those with extradition or Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or diplomatic immunity issues. I have directed internal corporate investigations prompted by a grand jury subpoena and responses to search warrants. I represented a whistle blower in a False Claims Act/Qui Tam action against one of the world’s largest defense contractors. Before starting my own law practice, I practiced law at the Federal Trade Commission, as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, as a trial attorney at the Office of International Affairs in the Criminal Division at the U.S. Department of Justice and with two law firms. So, if you have a dispute involving a government agency, contact me.

My clients are diverse. I worked as a research assistant with the late Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Goldberg on an issue he had involving his liability as a corporate director in the 1970's. I represented a US Senator in a Congressional ethics investigation. I have represented clients on both the House and Senate sides of the U.S. Capitol. I have represented CEO’s – sometimes in “bet the company” cases. Government employees and government contractors in the Intelligence Community have sought my assistance in “bet your career” security clearance matters. I have represented fathers in child custody matters. If your legal issue is important to you, contact me for advice and counsel.

I have appeared as a legal analyst on programs on CNN, NBC, CBS, MSNBC and Fox News. While I discussed a wide variety of legal issues on television, take a look at the practice areas for services I offer to clients. Link to practice areas page

I pledge my best efforts and personalized service toward the achievement of your goals if you become my client. Contact me to schedule a consultation on your legal issues.