Atty. William Bryan Rakes

Atty. William Bryan Rakes

William Bryan Rakes is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, junior capital / mezzanine finance, corporate finance and securities and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Transylvania University, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About William Bryan Rakes at a glance

William Bryan Rakes is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Venable LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2001). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (JD, 2001) and Transylvania University B.A. 1996 Transylvania University Dean's Scholar Transylvania University B.A. Syracuse University College of Law (—). Active member of Memberships Maryland State Bar Association American Bar Association, Section of Business Law. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Bryan Rakes is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, junior capital / mezzanine finance, corporate finance and securities and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Transylvania University, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • William practices at Venable LLP in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William Bryan Rakes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Baltimore 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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Where is William Bryan Rakes's law office located?
William Bryan Rakes's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Venable LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Bryan Rakes handle?
William Bryan Rakes focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William Bryan Rakes practiced law?
William Bryan Rakes has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did William Bryan Rakes go to law school?
William Bryan Rakes earned their education at (JD, 2001); (—).
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Education

JD
Syracuse University College of Law
- 2001
Transylvania University B.A. 1996 Transylvania University Dean's Scholar Transylvania University B.A. Syracuse University College of Law
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Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2001

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