Atty. John Sievert Williams

Atty. John Sievert Williams

John Sievert Williams is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation, appeals. John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Washington Washington 20 Years Experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About John Sievert Williams at a glance

John Sievert Williams is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Williams And Connolly Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2006) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Ninth Circuits (2006). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2004) and Princeton University (A.B., 1999). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Sievert Williams is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation, appeals
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • John practices at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Sievert Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Sievert Williams 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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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Sievert Williams is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

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

John Sievert Williams is one of 77,587 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 venue, 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 John Sievert Williams

Where is John Sievert Williams's law office located?
John Sievert Williams'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 John Sievert Williams handle?
John Sievert Williams focuses on litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Sievert Williams practiced law?
John Sievert Williams has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did John Sievert Williams go to law school?
John Sievert Williams earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (A.B., 1999).
How can I contact John Sievert Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2004
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Ninth Circuits
Admitted: 2006

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