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William D. Friend is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Friend, Hudak & Harris, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, adr, and internet. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1977), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia (1977), and Wyoming (2004). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1976) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William D. Friend is a lawyer practicing commercial law, computer and software, corporate and 5 other areas of law
- William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
- William practices at Friend, Hudak & Harris, LLP in Atlanta, GA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Friend handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William D. Friend is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
William D. Friend is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →
William D. Friend is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
William D. Friend is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
William D. Friend is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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