William R. McLucas
Washington, DC
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William R. McLucas is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Securities.
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- Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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- Business · Litigation · Securities
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Securities matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Washington (D.C.) (2025).
About William R. McLucas: William R. McLucas is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Securities.
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William R. McLucas 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 R. McLucas
William McLucas is one of the most sought-after advisors to public companies, boards of directors, audit committees and special committees dealing with corporate crises and related issues. He joined the firm after serving for more than eight years as Director of Enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission—longer than any other Enforcement Division Director in Commission history. He represents public companies, investment banks, accounting firms and advisors to mutual funds facing a variety of corporate and market crises, as well as Securities and Exchange Commission investigations.
Credentials
Education
Temple University
J.D. · 1975
Penn State
BA · 1972
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District of Columbia
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New York, New York S
ACTIVE
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
ACTIVE
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Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Washington (D.C.)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law, Washington (D.C.)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Compliance Law, Washington (D.C.)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law, Washington (DC)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Washington (DC)
2010
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Enforcement
2026
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William R. McLucas focuses on Business, Litigation, and Securities.
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William R. McLucas primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
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