Atty. William Frederick Allen

Atty. William Frederick Allen

William Frederick Allen is a lawyer practicing class actions, wage and hour, complex litigation and jury trials and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1988, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Washington Washington 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William Frederick Allen at a glance

William Frederick Allen is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Littler Mendelson P C. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1974), Connecticut (1996), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. District Court for the District (1997), and Colorado (2022). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Virginia (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Frederick Allen is a lawyer practicing class actions, wage and hour, complex litigation and jury trials and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1988, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Frederick Allen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Class Action

William Frederick Allen is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →

Wage & Hour Disputes

William Frederick Allen is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

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

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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 Frederick Allen

Where is William Frederick Allen's law office located?
William Frederick Allen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Littler Mendelson P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Frederick Allen handle?
William Frederick Allen focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Frederick Allen practiced law?
William Frederick Allen has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Frederick Allen go to law school?
William Frederick Allen earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact William Frederick Allen for a consultation?
You can contact William Frederick Allen 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 Frederick Allen received?
William Frederick Allen's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1996
B.S.
University of Virginia
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1974
Connecticut
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. District Court for the District
Admitted: 1997
Colorado
Admitted: 2022
Idaho
Admitted: 2023

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