Atty. William D. Shapiro
William D. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate law, energy, public utility law.
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William D. Shapiro is a business and energy attorney based in McLean, Virginia. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (1982), and Maryland (1984). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1971) and Williams College (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William D. Shapiro is a lawyer practicing corporate law, energy, public utility law
- William received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
- William practices in McLean, VA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William D. Shapiro is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
William D. Shapiro is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Virginia →
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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 McLean 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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