Atty. William Frederick McDevitt

Atty. William Frederick McDevitt

William Frederick McDevitt is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, commercial, appellate and 2 other areas of law. William received a degree from Middlesex University, Exchange Student, Fall in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (267) 961-7828

Profile Summary

About William Frederick McDevitt at a glance

William Frederick McDevitt is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1997) and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit Supreme Court of New Jersey (1997). Educated at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Middlesex University, Exchange Student, Fall (Radford University, 1992). Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Frederick McDevitt is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, commercial, appellate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from Middlesex University, Exchange Student, Fall in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices at Wilson Elser in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William Frederick McDevitt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Frederick McDevitt 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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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Frederick McDevitt

Where is William Frederick McDevitt's law office located?
William Frederick McDevitt's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Frederick McDevitt handle?
William Frederick McDevitt focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William Frederick McDevitt practiced law?
William Frederick McDevitt has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Frederick McDevitt go to law school?
William Frederick McDevitt earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (Radford University, 1992).
How can I contact William Frederick McDevitt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law
- 1997
Radford University
Middlesex University, Exchange Student, Fall
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1997
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit Supreme Court of New Jersey
Admitted: 1997

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