Atty. William Augustus Williams
Mr. William Augustus Williams is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, advertising and 3 other areas of law.
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About William Augustus Williams at a glance
William Augustus Williams is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sidley Austin Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, entertainment, and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (Inactive) (1977) and District of Columbia (1980). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1977) and George Mason University (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William Augustus Williams is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, advertising and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from George Mason University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- William practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Augustus Williams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Augustus Williams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
William Augustus Williams is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
William Augustus Williams is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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