Atty. William Douglas Brown

Atty. William Douglas Brown

William Douglas Brown is a lawyer practicing environmental law, employment & labor. William received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Douglas Brown at a glance

William Douglas Brown is a Member based in Cardiff By The Sea, California, practicing at Brown & Winters. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1990). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1986) and University of Southern California (A.B., 1983). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Cardiff By The Sea, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Douglas Brown is a lawyer practicing environmental law, employment & labor
  • William received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices at Brown & Winters in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Douglas Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Douglas Brown 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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Douglas Brown

Where is William Douglas Brown's law office located?
William Douglas Brown's law practice is located in Cardiff By The Sea, California. The firm is Brown & Winters. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Douglas Brown handle?
William Douglas Brown focuses on employment, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Douglas Brown practiced law?
William Douglas Brown has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William Douglas Brown go to law school?
William Douglas Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1983).
How can I contact William Douglas Brown for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1986
A.B.
University of Southern California
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1990

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