Atty. William I Althen

Atty. William I Althen

William I Althen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, occupational safety and health and 3 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About William I Althen at a glance

William I Althen is a employment, workers comp, litigation, government, and health care attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court (1971). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1971) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William I Althen is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, occupational safety and health and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William I Althen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William I Althen 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.

William I Althen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William I Althen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

William I Althen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

William I Althen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William I Althen is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 I Althen

Where is William I Althen's law office located?
William I Althen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William I Althen handle?
William I Althen focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William I Althen practiced law?
William I Althen has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William I Althen go to law school?
William I Althen earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact William I Althen for a consultation?
You can contact William I Althen 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 I Althen received?
William I Althen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1971
A.B.
Georgetown University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971

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