Atty. William Brown Ellis

Atty. William Brown Ellis

William Brown Ellis is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental law, land use and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Richmond Richmond 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William Brown Ellis at a glance

William Brown Ellis is a Member based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Ellis & Thorp, PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1977) and Virginia (1980). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1977) and Haverford College (B.A. English, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Brown Ellis is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental law, land use and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at Ellis & Thorp, PLLC in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William Brown Ellis's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

William Brown Ellis is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

William Brown Ellis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Environmental Law

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

William Brown Ellis is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

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William Brown Ellis is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Brown Ellis

Where is William Brown Ellis's law office located?
William Brown Ellis's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Ellis & Thorp, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Brown Ellis handle?
William Brown Ellis focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William Brown Ellis practiced law?
William Brown Ellis has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Brown Ellis go to law school?
William Brown Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. English, 1974).
How can I contact William Brown Ellis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Brown Ellis received?
William Brown Ellis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1977
B.A. English
Haverford College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977
Virginia
Admitted: 1980

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