Atty. William Carter Younger

Atty. William Carter Younger

William Carter Younger is a lawyer practicing litigation, discrimination, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Richmond in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Richmond Richmond 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About William Carter Younger at a glance

William Carter Younger is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, and international. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1970), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (1971), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1972), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1973). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1970) and University of Richmond (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, Labor Law Commission, 2002—2005, Union International des Advocats. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Carter Younger is a lawyer practicing litigation, discrimination, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Richmond in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • William practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William Carter Younger's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Carter Younger is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Carter Younger is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →

International Law

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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 Carter Younger

Where is William Carter Younger's law office located?
William Carter Younger's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Carter Younger handle?
William Carter Younger focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William Carter Younger practiced law?
William Carter Younger has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William Carter Younger go to law school?
William Carter Younger earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact William Carter Younger for a consultation?
You can contact William Carter Younger 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 Carter Younger received?
William Carter Younger's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1970
B.A.
University of Richmond
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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