Atty. William Dean Holt

Atty. William Dean Holt

William Dean Holt is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, corporate, workers' compensation law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S.Ed. degree from Ohio University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Toledo Toledo 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William Dean Holt at a glance

William Dean Holt is an Associate based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at Eastman & Smith Ltd.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, workers comp, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1980) and Michigan (2011). Educated at The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Ohio University (B.S.Ed., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Dean Holt is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, corporate, workers' compensation law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.Ed. degree from Ohio University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Eastman & Smith Ltd. in Toledo, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Dean Holt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Dean Holt 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 Dean Holt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Dean Holt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Dean Holt is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Dean Holt is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Dean Holt

Where is William Dean Holt's law office located?
William Dean Holt's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. The firm is Eastman & Smith Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Dean Holt handle?
William Dean Holt focuses on employment, business, workers comp, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Dean Holt practiced law?
William Dean Holt has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Dean Holt go to law school?
William Dean Holt earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S.Ed., 1976).
How can I contact William Dean Holt for a consultation?
You can contact William Dean Holt 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 Dean Holt received?
William Dean Holt's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University College of Law
- 1980
B.S.Ed.
Ohio University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1980
Michigan
Admitted: 2011

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