Atty. William Francis Greaney

Atty. William Francis Greaney

Mr. William Francis Greaney is a lawyer practicing communications & media, insurance coverage - policyholders, litigation & arbitration and 8 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About William Francis Greaney at a glance

William Francis Greaney is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on litigation, consumer, environmental, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981) and New York Indiana (2012). Educated at Harvard Law School J.D. (—) and University of Maryland B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Francis Greaney is a lawyer practicing communications & media, insurance coverage - policyholders, litigation & arbitration and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Francis Greaney's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

William Francis Greaney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

William Francis Greaney is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

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

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Francis Greaney is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William Francis Greaney is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Francis Greaney

Where is William Francis Greaney's law office located?
William Francis Greaney's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Francis Greaney handle?
William Francis Greaney focuses on litigation, consumer, environmental, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Francis Greaney practiced law?
William Francis Greaney has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Francis Greaney go to law school?
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How can I contact William Francis Greaney for a consultation?
You can contact William Francis Greaney 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 Francis Greaney received?
William Francis Greaney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Harvard Law School J.D.
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University of Maryland B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
New York Indiana
Admitted: 2012

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