Atty. Dane Hal Butswinkas

Atty. Dane Hal Butswinkas

Mr. Dane Hal Butswinkas is a lawyer practicing commercial, arbitration, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Dane Hal Butswinkas at a glance

Dane Hal Butswinkas is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Williams And Connolly Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, product liability, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1989), District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, Eastern (1990), and New York (2015). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1989) and James Madison University (summa, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Dane Hal Butswinkas is a lawyer practicing commercial, arbitration, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law
  • Dane received a degree from James Madison University in 1983, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Dane practices at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Dane Hal Butswinkas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dane Hal Butswinkas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Dane Hal Butswinkas is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Dane Hal Butswinkas

Where is Dane Hal Butswinkas's law office located?
Dane Hal Butswinkas's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Williams And Connolly Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dane Hal Butswinkas handle?
Dane Hal Butswinkas focuses on criminal defense, business, product liability, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Dane Hal Butswinkas practiced law?
Dane Hal Butswinkas has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Dane Hal Butswinkas go to law school?
Dane Hal Butswinkas earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (summa, 1983).
How can I contact Dane Hal Butswinkas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dane Hal Butswinkas received?
Dane Hal Butswinkas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1989
summa
James Madison University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, Eastern
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 2015

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