Atty. William R Joseph

Atty. William R Joseph

William R Joseph is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, land use & zoning, administrative/land use and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Portland Portland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About William R Joseph at a glance

William R Joseph is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on formation, business, zoning, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1996), and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (2000). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1996) and Boston University (B.A. International, 1992). Active member of Multnomah Bar Association Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William R Joseph is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, land use & zoning, administrative/land use and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices at Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William R Joseph's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Land Use & Zoning

William R Joseph is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Oregon →

Construction Law

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R Joseph

Where is William R Joseph's law office located?
William R Joseph's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R Joseph handle?
William R Joseph focuses on formation, business, zoning, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William R Joseph practiced law?
William R Joseph has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did William R Joseph go to law school?
William R Joseph earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. International, 1992).
How can I contact William R Joseph for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1996
B.A. International
Boston University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 2000
Oregon
Admitted: 2000
Washington
Admitted: 2008

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