Atty. William E. Rachels, Jr.

Atty. William E. Rachels, Jr.

William E. Rachels, Jr. is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, discrimination, sexual harassment.

Norfolk Norfolk 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About William E. Rachels, Jr. at a glance

William E. Rachels, Jr. is an Attorney based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Willcox & Savage, P.C.. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1965). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1965) and Randolph Macon College (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William E. Rachels, Jr. is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, discrimination, sexual harassment
  • William received a B.A. degree from Randolph Macon College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • William practices at Willcox & Savage, P.C. in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Rachels, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Sexual Harassment

William E. Rachels, Jr. is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William E. Rachels, Jr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William E. Rachels, Jr. is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Norfolk 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. Rachels, Jr.

Where is William E. Rachels, Jr.'s law office located?
William E. Rachels, Jr.'s law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Willcox & Savage, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Rachels, Jr. handle?
William E. Rachels, Jr. focuses on sexual harassment, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William E. Rachels, Jr. practiced law?
William E. Rachels, Jr. has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did William E. Rachels, Jr. go to law school?
William E. Rachels, Jr. earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact William E. Rachels, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William E. Rachels, Jr. received?
William E. Rachels, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Virginia
- 1965
B.A.
Randolph Macon College
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1965

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