Atty. William Joseph Carter

Atty. William Joseph Carter

William Joseph Carter is a lawyer practicing appellate, litigation, insurance coverage. William received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Washington Washington 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William Joseph Carter at a glance

William Joseph Carter is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974), Supreme Court of Virginia (1974), Pennsylvania (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1975). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1974) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Joseph Carter is a lawyer practicing appellate, litigation, insurance coverage
  • William received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

William Joseph Carter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Joseph Carter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William Joseph Carter is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Joseph Carter

Where is William Joseph Carter's law office located?
William Joseph Carter's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Carter handle?
William Joseph Carter focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Joseph Carter practiced law?
William Joseph Carter has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Joseph Carter go to law school?
William Joseph Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact William Joseph Carter for a consultation?
You can contact William Joseph Carter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Joseph Carter received?
William Joseph Carter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary
- 1974
B.S.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1974
Supreme Court of Virginia
Admitted: 1974
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Claims and U.S. Customs Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
Maryland
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia Court of Appeals and Maryland Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1992
Arizona
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2002
Colorado
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 2004

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