Atty. William John Beckley

Atty. William John Beckley

William John Beckley is a lawyer practicing energy, government contracting and procurement, litigation and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Columbus Columbus 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Beckley at a glance

William John Beckley is an Associate based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at McDonald Hopkins LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, litigation, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2010), West Virginia (2011), and Indiana (2019). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 2010) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Management, 2004). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William John Beckley is a lawyer practicing energy, government contracting and procurement, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • William practices at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William John Beckley's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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William John Beckley is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William John Beckley

Where is William John Beckley's law office located?
William John Beckley's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is McDonald Hopkins LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Beckley handle?
William John Beckley focuses on criminal defense, real estate, litigation, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William John Beckley practiced law?
William John Beckley has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did William John Beckley go to law school?
William John Beckley earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S. Management, 2004).
How can I contact William John Beckley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 2010
B.S. Management
Pennsylvania State University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2010
West Virginia
Admitted: 2011
Indiana
Admitted: 2019

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