Atty. William A. Butler

Atty. William A. Butler

William A. Butler is a lawyer practicing environmental law, natural resources law, administrative law.

Bowie Bowie 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About William A. Butler at a glance

William A. Butler is a environmental and government attorney based in Bowie, Maryland. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Connecticut Virginia Maryland (1969) and District of Columbia (1994). Educated at Harvard University (Ph.D. Oxford, 1971) and Yale Law School (J.D., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bowie, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A. Butler is a lawyer practicing environmental law, natural resources law, administrative law
  • William A. received a Ph.D. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William A. practices in Bowie, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Butler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Butler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

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

William A. Butler is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maryland →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William A. Butler is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William A. Butler

Where is William A. Butler's law office located?
William A. Butler's law practice is located in Bowie, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Butler handle?
William A. Butler focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William A. Butler practiced law?
William A. Butler has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William A. Butler go to law school?
William A. Butler earned their education at (Ph.D. Oxford, 1971); (J.D., 1969).
How can I contact William A. Butler for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William A. Butler received?
William A. Butler's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Ph.D. Oxford
Harvard University
- 1971
J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut Virginia Maryland
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1994

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