Atty. William E. Elwood

Atty. William E. Elwood

William E. Elwood is a lawyer practicing corporate, international law, corporate finance and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About William E. Elwood at a glance

William E. Elwood is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1969), District of Columbia (1971), U.S. Tax Court (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1972). Educated at Georgetown University (L.L.M. Georgetown, 1974) and University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1968). Active member of Bar Association of the District of Columbia Detroit, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William E. Elwood is a lawyer practicing corporate, international law, corporate finance and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from Georgetown University in 1974, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at Dickinson Wright PLLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Elwood's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William E. Elwood is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William E. Elwood is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

William E. Elwood is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. Elwood

Where is William E. Elwood's law office located?
William E. Elwood's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dickinson Wright PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Elwood handle?
William E. Elwood focuses on business, tax, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William E. Elwood practiced law?
William E. Elwood has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William E. Elwood go to law school?
William E. Elwood earned their education at (L.L.M. Georgetown, 1974); (J.D., 1968).
How can I contact William E. Elwood for a consultation?
You can contact William E. Elwood 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.

Education

L.L.M. Georgetown
Georgetown University
- 1974
J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1982
Michigan
Admitted: 1989

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