Atty. William J. McDonough

Atty. William J. McDonough

William J. McDonough is a lawyer practicing arbitration, commercial litigation and disputes, product liability and 2 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. McDonough at a glance

William J. McDonough is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, health care, and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1997). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1996) and Providence College (B.A. Temple, 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. McDonough is a lawyer practicing arbitration, commercial litigation and disputes, product liability and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1988, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices at Reed Smith LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William J. McDonough's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

William J. McDonough is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

William J. McDonough is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

William J. McDonough is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Health Care Law

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William J. McDonough is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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 Philadelphia 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 andnue, 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. McDonough

Where is William J. McDonough's law office located?
William J. McDonough's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. McDonough handle?
William J. McDonough focuses on business, product liability, litigation, health care, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William J. McDonough practiced law?
William J. McDonough has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William J. McDonough go to law school?
William J. McDonough earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Temple, 1988).
How can I contact William J. McDonough for a consultation?
You can contact William J. McDonough 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. McDonough received?
William J. McDonough's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1996
B.A. Temple
Providence College
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1997

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