Atty. Douglas Arden McWilliams

Atty. Douglas Arden McWilliams

Douglas Arden McWilliams is a lawyer practicing safety and health, energy and natural resources, mining and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Douglas Arden McWilliams at a glance

Douglas Arden McWilliams is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Squire Patton Boggs. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, and health care. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Seventh and Distri (1994). Educated at University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 1994) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1984). Active member of Cleveland Metropolitan, Ohio State and American (Member, Section on Environment, Energy and Resources) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Arden McWilliams is a lawyer practicing safety and health, energy and natural resources, mining and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Douglas practices at Squire Patton Boggs in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Arden McWilliams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Arden McWilliams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Douglas Arden McWilliams is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Arden McWilliams

Where is Douglas Arden McWilliams's law office located?
Douglas Arden McWilliams's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Squire Patton Boggs. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Arden McWilliams handle?
Douglas Arden McWilliams focuses on litigation, environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Douglas Arden McWilliams practiced law?
Douglas Arden McWilliams has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Douglas Arden McWilliams go to law school?
Douglas Arden McWilliams earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Douglas Arden McWilliams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1994
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth, Seventh and Distri
Admitted: 1994

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