Atty. William Henry Hurd

Atty. William Henry Hurd

William Henry Hurd is a lawyer practicing education law, human and civil rights, appellate practice and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Washington Washington 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William Henry Hurd at a glance

William Henry Hurd is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Troutman Sanders Llp. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, education, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court for the Wester (1977). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Virginia B.A. 1973 Echols Scholar University of Virginia B.A. University of Virginia (—). Active member of Richmond Bar Association Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Henry Hurd is a lawyer practicing education law, human and civil rights, appellate practice and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at Troutman Sanders LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Henry Hurd's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William Henry Hurd is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

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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 Henry Hurd

Where is William Henry Hurd's law office located?
William Henry Hurd's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Troutman Sanders Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Henry Hurd handle?
William Henry Hurd focuses on litigation, civil rights, education, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Henry Hurd practiced law?
William Henry Hurd has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Henry Hurd go to law school?
William Henry Hurd earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (—).
How can I contact William Henry Hurd for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1977
University of Virginia B.A. 1973 Echols Scholar University of Virginia B.A. University of Virginia
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court for the Wester
Admitted: 1977

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