Atty. John P. Williams
Stillman Prize, 1976. Senior Editor, Moot Court Board, 1978-1979.
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About John P. Williams at a glance
John P. Williams is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Duncan & Allen. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), District of Columbia (1986), U.S. Court of International Trade (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1989). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1979) and Harvard University (A.B. Princeton, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Stillman Prize, 1976
- Senior Editor, Moot Court Board, 1978-1979
Author
- "Global Trends and Tribulations in Mining Regulation", Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Law, December 2012
- "International Best Practice in Mining: Who Decides and How - And How Does It Impact Law Development?
- Georgetown Journal of International Law, Summer 2008
- Legal Reform in Mining: Past, Present, Future and The Latin American Mining Law Model in International and Comparative Mineral Law and Policy (The Hague, Kluwer Law International, 2005)
Co-author
- The Potential for Mining Investment in Transition Economy Countries of East and Central Asia (London, Mining Journal, 2003)
- Review of Legal and Fiscal Frameworks for Exploration and Mining (London, Mining Journal 2001)
Contributor
Mining Sector Reform and Investment: Results of a Global Survey (London, Mining Journal 2001)
Author
- "Chapter II: Legal and Fiscal Aspects of Mining Regulation in Latin America," A Mining Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean, World Bank Technical Paper No. 345 (Washington, D.C. 1996)
- "Wheeling & Dealing: FERC's Evolving Approach to Electric Utility Mergers," The Electricity Journal, August/September, 1989
- Member, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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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