Atty. William Watson Tanner
Mr. William Watson Tanner is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, local government, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.
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William Watson Tanner is a Member based in Charlottesville, Virginia, practicing at Payne & Hodous, L.L.P.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1995), District of Columbia (2001), and Virginia (2001). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Yale University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Charlottesville-Albemarle and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William Watson Tanner is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, local government, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- William practices at Payne & Hodous, L.L.P. in Charlottesville, VA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William Watson Tanner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Watson Tanner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Charlottesville 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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