Atty. William M Paul

Atty. William M Paul

William M Paul is a lawyer practicing business, appeals, tax. William received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Washington Washington 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William M Paul at a glance

William M Paul is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and appellate. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1977) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William M Paul is a lawyer practicing business, appeals, tax
  • William received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William M Paul's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William M Paul is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

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

William M Paul 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 M Paul

Where is William M Paul's law office located?
William M Paul's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M Paul handle?
William M Paul focuses on business, tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William M Paul practiced law?
William M Paul has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William M Paul go to law school?
William M Paul earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William M Paul for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William M Paul received?
William M Paul's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1977
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978

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