Atty. William Lightfoot
Mr. Lightfoot was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar in 2017.
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About William Lightfoot at a glance
William Lightfoot is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Lightfoot Law, PLLC. They haand 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2017). Educated at George Washington University Law School, Washington (J.D., 2017) and East Carolina University Bachelor's Political Science, magna cum laude (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Lightfoot was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar in 2017
- His legal experience for the past 5 years consists primarily of civil litigation in the District of Columbia
- This experience is dominated by tort-based litigation
- Mr. Lightfoot earned a juris doctor degree from the George Washington University Law School in 2017
- During law school, Mr. Lightfoot worked in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Office of Legal Counsel where he assisted with drafting legislation
- He was also a law clerk with a plaintiff’s personal injury firm, working on a variety of personal injury cases involving construction accidents, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, car accidents, and premises liability
- Before attending law school, Mr. Lightfoot received a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University where he graduated magna cum laude and received honors in political science
- After graduation from law school, Mr. Lightfoot was an associate with the D.C. firm
- In June of 2019, he joined the law firm of May Lightfoot PLLC where he represented plaintiffs/claimants in personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis and workers’ compensation cases pursuant to fees as approved by the court
- Mr. Lightfoot now practices in his own firm by the name Lightfoot Law PLLC. Throughout his short legal career, Mr. Lightfoot has received several awards and distinctions, which include: The Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Award (Platinum), which recognizes attorneys who excel at service to their clients
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, an invitation-only organization that recognizes the top trial lawyers in each state who are under the age of 40 and practice civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law
- Workers’ Compensation Trial Lawyers Association – Top 25, an invitation-only professional organization for the top 25 attorneys from each state who serve clients in the Worker’s Compensation system
- Co-Chair, New Lawyers Division of the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practforg 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 substantiand 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 substantiand 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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