Atty. William C. Crosswell

Atty. William C. Crosswell

William C. Crosswell is a lawyer practicing land use, land use litigation, municipal law and 2 other areas of law.

Lancaster Lancaster 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About William C. Crosswell at a glance

William C. Crosswell is a Shareholder based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at Morgan, Hallgren, Crosswell & Kane, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1971) and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1971) and Franklin & Marshall College (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lancaster County (Chairman, Municipal, Zoning and Environmental Law Section, 1979-1995), Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William C. Crosswell is a lawyer practicing land use, land use litigation, municipal law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at Morgan, Hallgren, Crosswell & Kane, P.C. in Lancaster, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William C. Crosswell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William C. Crosswell 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.

William C. Crosswell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Land Use & Zoning

William C. Crosswell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Government & Administrative Law

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

William C. Crosswell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William C. Crosswell

Where is William C. Crosswell's law office located?
William C. Crosswell's law practice is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The firm is Morgan, Hallgren, Crosswell & Kane, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. Crosswell handle?
William C. Crosswell focuses on business, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William C. Crosswell practiced law?
William C. Crosswell has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William C. Crosswell go to law school?
William C. Crosswell earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact William C. Crosswell for a consultation?
You can contact William C. Crosswell 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.
What awards or recognition has William C. Crosswell received?
William C. Crosswell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1971
A.B.
Franklin & Marshall College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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