Atty. William Franklin Devine

Atty. William Franklin Devine

William Franklin Devine is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate litigation, complex business litigation and 8 other areas of law. William received a degree from College of William & Mary School of Law, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (948) 212-3615

Profile Summary

About William Franklin Devine at a glance

William Franklin Devine is a Partner based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Williams Mullen. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, tax, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virgi (1986). Educated at William & Mary Law School (JD, 1986) and College of William & Mary School of Law J.D. Order of the Coif College of William & Mary School of Law William & Mary Law Review Washington & Lee University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Franklin Devine is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate litigation, complex business litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from College of William & Mary School of Law, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices at Williams Mullen in Virginia Beach, VA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Franklin Devine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Franklin Devine 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Franklin Devine is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

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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 Virginia Beach 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 venue, 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 Franklin Devine

Where is William Franklin Devine's law office located?
William Franklin Devine's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Williams Mullen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Franklin Devine handle?
William Franklin Devine focuses on business, real estate, ip, tax, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William Franklin Devine practiced law?
William Franklin Devine has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William Franklin Devine go to law school?
William Franklin Devine earned their education at (JD, 1986); (—).
How can I contact William Franklin Devine for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Franklin Devine received?
William Franklin Devine's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
William & Mary Law School
- 1986
College of William & Mary School of Law J.D. Order of the Coif College of William & Mary School of Law William & Mary Law Review Washington & Lee University B.A. cum laude
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virgi
Admitted: 1986

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