Atty. William H Hines

Atty. William H Hines

William H Hines is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services, biotechnology & life sciences, business & commercial transactions and 10 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (504) 688-2165

Profile Summary

About William H Hines at a glance

William H Hines is a Managing Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in M.D. La (1982), Louisiana (1982), and E.D. La (1982). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Princeton University (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ray Nagin, Mayor of City of New Orleans, Transition Team (2002) •Governor Kathleen B and : Member of Governing Council. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William H Hines is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services, biotechnology & life sciences, business & commercial transactions and 10 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at Jones Walker LLP in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

William H Hines's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William H Hines 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

William H Hines is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Louisiana →

Land Use & Zoning

William H Hines is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

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

William H Hines is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William H Hines

Where is William H Hines's law office located?
William H Hines's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Jones Walker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H Hines handle?
William H Hines focuses on business, real estate, m&a, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has William H Hines practiced law?
William H Hines has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William H Hines go to law school?
William H Hines earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact William H Hines for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William H Hines received?
William H Hines's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1982
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

M.D. La
Admitted: 1982
Louisiana
Admitted: 1982
E.D. La
Admitted: 1982

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