Atty. William J. McDevitt

Atty. William J. McDevitt

William J. McDevitt is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, power of attorney, estate, probate and trust and 2 other areas of law.

Havertown Havertown 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (484) 482-5820

Profile Summary

About William J. McDevitt at a glance

William J. McDevitt is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and poa attorney based in Havertown, Pennsylvania. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1976), U.S. Claims Court (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1982). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1975) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. Government, 1972). Serves clients in Havertown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. McDevitt is a lawyer practicing wills & living wills, power of attorney, estate, probate and trust and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices in Havertown, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William J. McDevitt's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Power of Attorney

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J. McDevitt

Where is William J. McDevitt's law office located?
William J. McDevitt's law practice is located in Havertown, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. McDevitt handle?
William J. McDevitt focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William J. McDevitt practiced law?
William J. McDevitt has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William J. McDevitt go to law school?
William J. McDevitt earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A. Government, 1972).
How can I contact William J. McDevitt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1975
B.A. Government
University of Notre Dame
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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