Atty. William Randolph Allcott

Atty. William Randolph Allcott

William Randolph Allcott is a lawyer practicing government, government contracts, media & first amendment litigation. William received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1972, and has been licensed for 101 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Randolph Allcott at a glance

William Randolph Allcott is a Counsel based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. Their practice focuses on civil rights and government. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1925). Educated at University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Randolph Allcott is a lawyer practicing government, government contracts, media & first amendment litigation
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1972, and has been licensed for 101 years
  • William practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

William Randolph Allcott's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Randolph Allcott is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Randolph Allcott is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Randolph Allcott

Where is William Randolph Allcott's law office located?
William Randolph Allcott's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Randolph Allcott handle?
William Randolph Allcott focuses on civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
Where did William Randolph Allcott go to law school?
William Randolph Allcott earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William Randolph Allcott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Randolph Allcott received?
William Randolph Allcott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1925

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