Atty. William F. Pedersen

Atty. William F. Pedersen

William F. Pedersen is a lawyer practicing environment, energy & resources, project development, compliance & environmental health & safety audits and 13 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About William F. Pedersen at a glance

William F. Pedersen is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on white collar, litigation, environmental, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (Inactive) (1969) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. District Court for (1978). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1968) and Harvard University (B.A. Economics, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William F. Pedersen is a lawyer practicing environment, energy & resources, project development, compliance & environmental health & safety audits and 13 other areas of law
  • William F. received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William F. practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William F. Pedersen's Areas of Practice

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

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

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

William F. Pedersen is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 F. Pedersen

Where is William F. Pedersen's law office located?
William F. Pedersen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William F. Pedersen handle?
William F. Pedersen focuses on white collar, litigation, environmental, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William F. Pedersen practiced law?
William F. Pedersen has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William F. Pedersen go to law school?
William F. Pedersen earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A. Economics, 1965).
How can I contact William F. Pedersen for a consultation?
You can contact William F. Pedersen 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 F. Pedersen received?
William F. Pedersen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1968
B.A. Economics
Harvard University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts (Inactive)
Admitted: 1969
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. District Court for
Admitted: 1978

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