Atty. William McClare Dunham

Atty. William McClare Dunham

William McClare Dunham is a lawyer practicing real estate, energy & utilities, business litigation. William received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years.

New York New York 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About William McClare Dunham at a glance

William McClare Dunham is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2008) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2009). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Cornell University (B.A. English, 2002). Active member of Boston Bar Association Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William McClare Dunham is a lawyer practicing real estate, energy & utilities, business litigation
  • William received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • William practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William McClare Dunham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William McClare Dunham 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William McClare Dunham

Where is William McClare Dunham's law office located?
William McClare Dunham's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William McClare Dunham handle?
William McClare Dunham focuses on business, real estate, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William McClare Dunham practiced law?
William McClare Dunham has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did William McClare Dunham go to law school?
William McClare Dunham earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. English, 2002).
How can I contact William McClare Dunham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 2008
B.A. English
Cornell University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2009

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