Atty. John Leland Williams

Atty. John Leland Williams

John Leland Williams is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, commercial contract litigation and 2 other areas of law. John received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Seattle Seattle 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Leland Williams at a glance

John Leland Williams is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, breach of contract, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeal (1987) and Washington U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court (2007). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1987) and Northwestern University (M.A. Washington, 1984). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Leland Williams is a lawyer practicing appellate, civil litigation, commercial contract litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Cozen O'Connor in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

John Leland Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Leland Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

John Leland Williams is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Washington →

Breach of Contract

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Leland Williams

Where is John Leland Williams's law office located?
John Leland Williams's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Cozen O'Connor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leland Williams handle?
John Leland Williams focuses on contracts, breach of contract, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has John Leland Williams practiced law?
John Leland Williams has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Leland Williams go to law school?
John Leland Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (M.A. Washington, 1984).
How can I contact John Leland Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1987
M.A. Washington
Northwestern University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeal
Admitted: 1987
Washington U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court
Admitted: 2007

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