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.
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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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- 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
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William Frederick McDevitt's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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