Atty. William D Sargent

Atty. William D Sargent

William D Sargent is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, higher education, labor relations and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Detroit Detroit 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About William D Sargent at a glance

William D Sargent is a Partner, Labor and Employment Department Chair based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment and education. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1985). Educated at Wayne State University Law School J.D. with high honors Wayne State University Law School J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Western Michigan University B.S. with highest honors Western Michigan University B.S. summa cum laude (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William D Sargent is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, higher education, labor relations and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

William D Sargent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D Sargent 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.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is William D Sargent's law office located?
William D Sargent's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D Sargent handle?
William D Sargent focuses on employment, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has William D Sargent practiced law?
William D Sargent has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William D Sargent go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has William D Sargent received?
William D Sargent's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Wayne State University Law School J.D. with high honors Wayne State University Law School J.D. magna cum laude
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Western Michigan University B.S. with highest honors Western Michigan University B.S. summa cum laude
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1985

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