Atty. William J. Baer

Atty. William J. Baer

Mr. William J.

Washington Washington 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (771) 223-2304 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William J. Baer at a glance

William J. Baer is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on white collar, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (Inactive) (1975), District of Columbia (1980), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Colum (1990), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1975) and Lawrence University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American and International Bar Associations. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William J. Baer is a lawyer practicing antitrust, litigation, consumer protection and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Baer's Areas of Practice

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

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 J. Baer

Where is William J. Baer's law office located?
William J. Baer's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Baer handle?
William J. Baer focuses on white collar, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William J. Baer practiced law?
William J. Baer has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William J. Baer go to law school?
William J. Baer earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William J. Baer for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Baer 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 J. Baer received?
William J. Baer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1975
B.A.
Lawrence University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin (Inactive)
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Colum
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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