Atty. William Joseph Byrnes
William Joseph Byrnes is a lawyer practicing communications law, appellate practice, administrative law and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years.
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William Joseph Byrnes is a civil rights, government, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in New York (1965), District of Columbia (1970), and Virginia (1992). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1964) and Fordham University (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Joseph Byrnes is a lawyer practicing communications law, appellate practice, administrative law and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.S. degree from Fordham University in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years
- William practices in Washington, DC
Practice Areas Explained
William Joseph Byrnes's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Joseph Byrnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
William Joseph Byrnes is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
William Joseph Byrnes is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
William Joseph Byrnes is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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