Atty. William J. Dunaway

Atty. William J. Dunaway

Professional Experience: At the University of Mississippi Law School, Will served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Mississippi Law Journal. While at The George Washington University Law School, Will interned at the Council on Environmental Quality, Executive Office of the President.

Pensacola Pensacola 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (448) 216-0987

Profile Summary

About William J. Dunaway at a glance

William J. Dunaway is a Shareholder based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at Clark Partington Attorneys at Law. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1992) and Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed (2006). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D. Computer, 1992) and University of Mississippi (B.S. Computer, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Professional Experience

  • At the University of Mississippi Law School, Will served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Mississippi Law Journal
  • While at The George Washington University Law School, Will interned at the Council on Environmental Quality, Executive Office of the President
  • Will practices primarily in the area of environmental and land use law
  • He has experience in local, state, and federal land use planning and the associated environmental permitting
  • Will has negotiated environmental matters at the federal, state, and local governmental level
  • He represents clients before local government commissions, councils, and boards on land use and environmental issues
  • Additionally, Will has litigation experience gained from his years of practice in the military justice system as both a trial counsel and a Military Judge
  • Will's current civil litigation practice focuses on title curative work and related real property litigation

Community

  • Environmental and Land Use Law section of The Florida Bar
  • Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association
  • Sacred Heart Foundation Development Board (Chairman of 300 Hearts)
  • Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America (District Eagle Scout Board of Review Committee)

Publications

"United States v

Fordice

A summary of The Parties' Arguments," 62 Mississippi Law Journal, 361 (1993). "Eco-Justice and the Military in Indian Country: The Synergy Between Environmental Justice and the Federal Trust Doctrine," 49 Naval Law Review, 160 (2002). "Zoning and Land Use in Florida: Environmental Issues in Land Development," Lorman Education Services (March 2008)

Military Service

Retired from active duty in the United States Navy in 2006 after serving over 20 years as both a Surface Warfare Officer and a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Dunaway's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

William J. Dunaway is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pensacola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is William J. Dunaway's law office located?
William J. Dunaway's law practice is located in Pensacola, Florida. The firm is Clark Partington Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Dunaway handle?
William J. Dunaway focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William J. Dunaway practiced law?
William J. Dunaway has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William J. Dunaway go to law school?
William J. Dunaway earned their education at (J.D. Computer, 1992); (B.S. Computer, 1986).
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What awards or recognition has William J. Dunaway received?
William J. Dunaway's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Computer
University of Mississippi
- 1992
B.S. Computer
University of Mississippi
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1992
Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed
Admitted: 2006

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