Atty. Joseph Peter Williams

Atty. Joseph Peter Williams

Joseph Peter Williams is a lawyer practicing colleges and universities, counseling, permitting and transactional support, environmental and 9 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from The American University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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Profile Summary

About Joseph Peter Williams at a glance

Joseph Peter Williams is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, education, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1994) and Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court, Di (1995). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1994) and The American University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Peter Williams is a lawyer practicing colleges and universities, counseling, permitting and transactional support, environmental and 9 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from The American University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Joseph practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Peter Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Joseph Peter Williams is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Joseph Peter Williams is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Connecticut →

Environmental Law

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

Joseph Peter Williams is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Peter Williams

Where is Joseph Peter Williams's law office located?
Joseph Peter Williams's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Shipman & Goodwin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Peter Williams handle?
Joseph Peter Williams focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, education, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Joseph Peter Williams practiced law?
Joseph Peter Williams has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Joseph Peter Williams go to law school?
Joseph Peter Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Joseph Peter Williams for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph Peter Williams directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joseph Peter Williams received?
Joseph Peter Williams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1994
B.A.
The American University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1994
Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court, Di
Admitted: 1995

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