Atty. William John Desmond

Atty. William John Desmond

William John Desmond is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Xavier University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Desmond at a glance

William John Desmond is a Dir., S.W. OH Reg. Transit Auth. based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1978) and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 1978) and Xavier University (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William John Desmond is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Xavier University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William John Desmond's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William John Desmond is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

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

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

Workers Compensation

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

William John Desmond is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

William John Desmond is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Cincinnati 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 Desmond

Where is William John Desmond's law office located?
William John Desmond's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Desmond handle?
William John Desmond focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William John Desmond practiced law?
William John Desmond has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William John Desmond go to law school?
William John Desmond earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William John Desmond for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
- 1978
B.A.
Xavier University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1983

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