Atty. William Orrin Bresnick

Atty. William Orrin Bresnick

William Orrin Bresnick is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy & utilities, military law. William received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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About William Orrin Bresnick at a glance

William Orrin Bresnick is an Off. of the Gen. Coun. U.S. Dept. Of Homeland Security based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on environmental, military, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and California (1981). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1974) and Cornell University (A.B., 1971). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Orrin Bresnick is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy & utilities, military law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

William Orrin Bresnick's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

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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 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 Orrin Bresnick

Where is William Orrin Bresnick's law office located?
William Orrin Bresnick's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Orrin Bresnick handle?
William Orrin Bresnick focuses on environmental, military, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William Orrin Bresnick practiced law?
William Orrin Bresnick has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William Orrin Bresnick go to law school?
William Orrin Bresnick earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact William Orrin Bresnick for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1974
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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