Atty. William Henry Shawn
Mr. William Henry Shawn is a lawyer practicing international law, corporate litigation, corporate commercial law and 1 other area of law.
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William Henry Shawn is a Co-managing partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at ShawnCoulson International Lawyers. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1974), District of Columbia (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1976). Educated at George Washington University (J.D. International, 1973) and George Washington University (B.A. International, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: International Law Litigation Intellectual Property Practice Management) International Bar Association International Trademark Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William Henry Shawn is a lawyer practicing international law, corporate litigation, corporate commercial law and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- William practices at ShawnCoulson International Lawyers in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Henry Shawn is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
William Henry Shawn is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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