Atty. William Howard Emer

Atty. William Howard Emer

William Howard Emer is a lawyer practicing appeals, labor & employment, employment counseling & preventive law/training and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Howard Emer at a glance

William Howard Emer is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appe (1972). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County and American (Member, Labor Law Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Howard Emer is a lawyer practicing appeals, labor & employment, employment counseling & preventive law/training and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • William practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Howard Emer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Howard Emer

Where is William Howard Emer's law office located?
William Howard Emer's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Howard Emer handle?
William Howard Emer focuses on employment, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Howard Emer practiced law?
William Howard Emer has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did William Howard Emer go to law school?
William Howard Emer earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact William Howard Emer for a consultation?
You can contact William Howard Emer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Howard Emer received?
William Howard Emer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
- 1972
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appe
Admitted: 1972

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