Atty. William D. Semins

Atty. William D. Semins

William D. Semins is a lawyer practicing partnership, commercial disputes, class action litigation defense and 4 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 24 Years Experience 24 year

Profile Summary

About William D. Semins at a glance

William D. Semins is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2002). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Princeton University (A.B., 1993). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William D. Semins is a lawyer practicing partnership, commercial disputes, class action litigation defense and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1993, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • William practices at K&L Gates LLP in Dallas, TX and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Semins's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William D. Semins

Where is William D. Semins's law office located?
William D. Semins's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Semins handle?
William D. Semins focuses on criminal defense, business, class action, white collar, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William D. Semins practiced law?
William D. Semins has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did William D. Semins go to law school?
William D. Semins earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (A.B., 1993).
How can I contact William D. Semins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2002
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2002

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