Atty. William J. Walls

Atty. William J. Walls

William J. Walls is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, federal black lung.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (412) 229-2651 Book Appointment

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About William J. Walls at a glance

William J. Walls is a workers comp attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980), Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1981), U.S District Court Western District of Pennsylvania (1985), and District Court District of New Jersey (1985). Educated at Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (J.D., 1977) and Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania B.A. 1975 Kappa Scholar 1972 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations & Memberships •Allegheny Bar Association, Workers Compensation Section Council, 2008-2010 •Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William J. Walls is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, federal black lung
  • William J. received a B.A. degree from Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William J. practices in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Walls's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

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

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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 Pittsburgh 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

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Where is William J. Walls's law office located?
William J. Walls's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Walls handle?
William J. Walls focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William J. Walls practiced law?
William J. Walls has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William J. Walls go to law school?
William J. Walls earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (—).
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What awards or recognition has William J. Walls received?
William J. Walls's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 1977
Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania B.A. 1975 Kappa Scholar 1972
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1981
U.S District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1985
District Court District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
West Virginia
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2011

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