Atty. William L. Magness

Atty. William L. Magness

Mr. William L.

Portland Portland 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Magness at a glance

William L. Magness is a government and energy attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Texas Massachusetts First Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas We (1992). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1987). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William L. Magness is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, public utility, energy & utilities
  • William has been licensed for 34 years
  • William practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Magness's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William L. Magness is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Oregon →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

William L. Magness is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William L. Magness

Where is William L. Magness's law office located?
William L. Magness's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Magness handle?
William L. Magness focuses on government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William L. Magness practiced law?
William L. Magness has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William L. Magness go to law school?
William L. Magness earned their education at (J.D., 1987).
How can I contact William L. Magness for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Texas Massachusetts First Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas We
Admitted: 1992

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