Atty. William Bruce Pasfield

Atty. William Bruce Pasfield

William Bruce Pasfield is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, admiralty & maritime, defective and dangerous products and 1 other area of law. William has been licensed for 42 years.

Washington Washington 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About William Bruce Pasfield at a glance

William Bruce Pasfield is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Alston And Bird Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on white collar, product liability, environmental, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984), Maryland (1990), and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at Vermont Law School law (—). Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Bruce Pasfield is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, admiralty & maritime, defective and dangerous products and 1 other area of law
  • William has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Bruce Pasfield's Areas of Practice

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

White Collar Crimes

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Product Liability

William Bruce Pasfield is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 William Bruce Pasfield

Where is William Bruce Pasfield's law office located?
William Bruce Pasfield's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Alston And Bird Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Bruce Pasfield handle?
William Bruce Pasfield focuses on white collar, product liability, environmental, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Bruce Pasfield practiced law?
William Bruce Pasfield has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
What languages does William Bruce Pasfield speak?
William Bruce Pasfield provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did William Bruce Pasfield go to law school?
William Bruce Pasfield earned their education at (—).
How can I contact William Bruce Pasfield for a consultation?
You can contact William Bruce Pasfield 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.

Education

Vermont Law School law
- In Progress

Languages

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1984
Maryland
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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