Atty. William L. Thurston

Atty. William L. Thurston

William L. Thurston is a lawyer practicing construction law, contracts, commercial litigation.

Richmond Richmond 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Thurston at a glance

William L. Thurston is a contracts, business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, inactive (1978), Virginia (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at Dickinson College (J.D., 1978) and Union College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William L. Thurston is a lawyer practicing construction law, contracts, commercial litigation
  • William received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Thurston's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

William L. Thurston is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

William L. Thurston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William L. Thurston

Where is William L. Thurston's law office located?
William L. Thurston's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Thurston handle?
William L. Thurston focuses on contracts, business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William L. Thurston practiced law?
William L. Thurston has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William L. Thurston go to law school?
William L. Thurston earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William L. Thurston for a consultation?
You can contact William L. Thurston 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 L. Thurston received?
William L. Thurston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson College
- 1978
B.A.
Union College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, inactive
Admitted: 1978
Virginia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985

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