Atty. William Patrick O'Neill
Mr. William Patrick O'Neill is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 4 other areas of law.
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William Patrick O'Neill is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976) and District of Columbia (1982). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1976) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William Patrick O'Neill is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 4 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- William practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Washington, DC
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William Patrick O'Neill's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Patrick O'Neill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Patrick O'Neill is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
William Patrick O'Neill is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in District of Columbia →
William Patrick O'Neill is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
William Patrick O'Neill is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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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