Atty. William Kern Doran

Atty. William Kern Doran

Mr. William Kern Doran is a lawyer practicing occupational safety and health, labor and employment, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (771) 212-0568 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Kern Doran at a glance

William Kern Doran is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1989) and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at Catholic University (J.D., 1988) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1985). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Virginia State Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Kern Doran is a lawyer practicing occupational safety and health, labor and employment, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Kern Doran's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Kern Doran 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.

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Workers Compensation

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

William Kern Doran is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

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Health Care Law

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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 Kern Doran

Where is William Kern Doran's law office located?
William Kern Doran's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Kern Doran handle?
William Kern Doran focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Kern Doran practiced law?
William Kern Doran has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William Kern Doran go to law school?
William Kern Doran earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact William Kern Doran for a consultation?
You can contact William Kern Doran 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.

Education

J.D.
Catholic University
- 1988
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990

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