Atty. W. William Prochot

Atty. W. William Prochot

With nearly thirty years of deep experience, Will Prochot focuses on federal regulatory and administrative law litigation before the Department of Labor, Office of Administrative Law Judges, Benefits Review Board, various federal circuit courts and Supreme Court. He has broad experience litigating complex medical, insurance, self-insurance, evidentiary and administrative law issues both at trial and on appeal.

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About W. William Prochot at a glance

W. William Prochot is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig Llp. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, insurance, and appellate. Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1996) and Northwestern University (B.A. History, 1993). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, District of Columbia Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • With nearly thirty years of deep experience, Will Prochot focuses on federal regulatory and administrative law litigation before the Department of Labor, Office of Administrative Law Judges, Benefits Review Board, various federal circuit courts and Supreme Court
  • He has broad experience litigating complex medical, insurance, self-insurance, evidentiary and administrative law issues both at trial and on appeal
  • He has represented numerous coal mine operators, insurance companies and sureties at hundreds of trials and hearings and has advised numerous law firms regarding strategy for defending claims brought under the Black Lung Benefits Act and its implementing regulations
  • He also has deep experience challenging the validity of agency regulations and actions under the Administrative Procedure Act
  • Concentrations •Agency litigation •Rulemaking challenges •Administrative law and procedure •Black lung benefits •Insurance coverage disputes •Self-insurance •HIPAA/privacy issues •Attorney's fee litigation •Medical benefits disputes •Freedom of Information Act requests •Medicare Secondary Payer Act actions •Employment law litigation •Hart-Scott-Rodino filings •Unfair trade practices •Antitrust law Judicial Clerkships •Law Clerk, American Civil Liberties Union, Philadelphia, PA, September 1994-May 1996 •Law Clerk, Office of the State’s Attorney, County of Cook, Civil Actions Bureau, Torts Division, Chicago, Illinois, 1994

Practice Areas Explained

W. William Prochot's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. William Prochot 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.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. William Prochot

Where is W. William Prochot's law office located?
W. William Prochot's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Greenberg Traurig Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. William Prochot handle?
W. William Prochot focuses on litigation, environmental, government, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did W. William Prochot go to law school?
W. William Prochot earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. History, 1993).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1996
B.A. History
Northwestern University
- 1993

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