Atty. William Newton Shepherd
William Newton Shepherd is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution, white collar defense and investigations, foreign corrupt practices act and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1991, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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William Newton Shepherd is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, whistleblower, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1972), Missouri U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1994), Illinois (1995), and Florida (1996). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1994) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Newton Shepherd is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution, white collar defense and investigations, foreign corrupt practices act and 8 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1991, and has been licensed for 54 years
- William practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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William Newton Shepherd is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Newton Shepherd is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
William Newton Shepherd is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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