Atty. William Mcdowell Atherton
Mr. William Mcdowell Atherton is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, securities offerings, financial institutions litigation & regulation.
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William Mcdowell Atherton is a Staff Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Jones Day. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2015). Educated at University of Georgia (B.B.A. Economics, 2011) and Emory University J.D. 2015 Transactional Law and Skills Certification (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William Mcdowell Atherton is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, securities offerings, financial institutions litigation & regulation
- William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 2011, and has been licensed for 11 years
- William practices at Jones Day in Atlanta, GA
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Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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