Atty. William W. McAllister

Atty. William W. McAllister

William W. McAllister is a lawyer practicing commercial & business litigation, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, land use & development and 1 other area of law.

Cambridge Cambridge 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About William W. McAllister at a glance

William W. McAllister is a Member based in Cambridge, Maryland, practicing at McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1984) and Maryland (1984). Educated at University of Maryland Law School (J.D., 1983) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Cambridge, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William W. McAllister is a lawyer practicing commercial & business litigation, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, land use & development and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices at McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC in Cambridge, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William W. McAllister's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William W. McAllister is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Land Use & Zoning

William W. McAllister is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maryland →

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 Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William W. McAllister

Where is William W. McAllister's law office located?
William W. McAllister's law practice is located in Cambridge, Maryland. The firm is McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William W. McAllister handle?
William W. McAllister focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William W. McAllister practiced law?
William W. McAllister has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William W. McAllister go to law school?
William W. McAllister earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact William W. McAllister for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William W. McAllister received?
William W. McAllister's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland Law School
- 1983
B.A.
Dickinson College
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1984
Maryland
Admitted: 1984

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