William Newton Shepherd
PartneratHolland & Knight LLP
Washington, DC
Practicing appellate in Washington since 1972.
- 54+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 12 client reviews
- 5
- Bar admissions
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William Newton Shepherd is a partner based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Criminal Defense, and General. William has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 client reviews.
- Based in
- Washington, DC
- Experience
- over 54 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Criminal Defense · General
- Handles Appellate, Criminal Defense, and General matters from Washington, DC.
- Over 54 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About William Newton Shepherd: William Newton Shepherd is a partner based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Criminal Defense, and General. William has over 54 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
William Newton Shepherd represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About William Newton Shepherd
William Newton Shepherd is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution, white collar defense and investigations, foreign corrupt practices act and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1991, and has been licensed for 54 years. William practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location.
Credentials
Education
Georgetown University
J.D. · 1994
Georgetown University
B.A. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
District of Columbia
2000 · ACTIVE
Florida
1996 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1995 · ACTIVE
Missouri U.S. Distri
1994 · ACTIVE
California
1972 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
2007—
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Catholic Lawyer's Guild of Palm Beach County, Member, 2004—
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Federalist Society, Founding Board Member, Miami Lawyers Chapter, 1997—
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The Florida Bar Criminal Rules Committee, Member, 2008—
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The Florida Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2008—. Executive Editor, Georgetown International Environmental Law Review , 1993-1994. Law Clerk to Hon. Stephen N. Limbaugh, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 1994-1996. Fellow, Robert H. Smith School
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Office locations
Client feedback
What clients say about William Newton Shepherd
5.0
12 client reviews
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What areas of law does William Newton Shepherd practice?
William Newton Shepherd focuses on Appellate, Criminal Defense, General, Litigation, and Whistleblower.
Where is William Newton Shepherd located?
William Newton Shepherd primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 800 17th St. N.W., Ste. 1100.
How experienced is William Newton Shepherd?
William Newton Shepherd has 54 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1972.
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