Atty. William Sheehan

Atty. William Sheehan

William Sheehan is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, appellate litigation, white collar crime & government investigations and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Sheehan at a glance

William Sheehan is a business, white collar, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1971) and Yale University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Sheehan is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, appellate litigation, white collar crime & government investigations and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Sheehan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Sheehan 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.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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

William Sheehan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William Sheehan is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

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

Common questions about William Sheehan

Where is William Sheehan's law office located?
William Sheehan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Sheehan handle?
William Sheehan focuses on business, white collar, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Sheehan practiced law?
William Sheehan has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William Sheehan go to law school?
William Sheehan earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William Sheehan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Sheehan received?
William Sheehan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1971
B.A.
Yale University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973

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