Atty. William John Carroll

Atty. William John Carroll

William John Carroll is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, commercial litigation, personnel policies and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Carroll at a glance

William John Carroll is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Schiff Hardin LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, wage & hour, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1982), California (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Court, Centr (1996). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1982) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1979). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William John Carroll is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, commercial litigation, personnel policies and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William John Carroll's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William John Carroll is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William John Carroll

Where is William John Carroll's law office located?
William John Carroll's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Schiff Hardin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Carroll handle?
William John Carroll focuses on employment, business, wage & hour, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William John Carroll practiced law?
William John Carroll has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William John Carroll go to law school?
William John Carroll earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact William John Carroll for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1982
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Court, Centr
Admitted: 1996

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