William Newton Shepherd, Lawyer at Holland & Knight LLP

William Newton Shepherd, Partner Attorney
Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Defense and Investigations, Government Investigations and Compliance Services, Foreign Corrup...

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Address: 800 17th St. N.W., Ste. 1100, Washington, DC 20006

Law Firm:	Holland & Knight LLP
Lawyer:	William Newton Shepherd
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Lawyer Title:	Partner
Practice Areas:	Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Defense and Investigations, Government Investigations and Compliance Services, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Fraud and Abuse, False Claims Act Defense, Compliance Services
Bio:	Mr. Shepherd is a trial lawyer who represents individuals and companies targeted for investigation by state and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies. He served as Florida's Statewide Prosecutor and led eight offices of prosecutors stationed throughout Florida. He has an expertise in white collar crime and RICO. He is active in the American Bar Criminal Justice Section and has been elected First Vice-Chair.William Shepherd is a former prosecutor whose practice focuses on defending individuals and corporations in state and federal criminal matters, grand jury investigations, government investigations or administrative hearings, and conducting sensitive internal investigations. Mr. Shepherd also has extensive experience in complex civil litigation involving fraud and the False Claims Act. Mr. Shepherd is a trial lawyer with more than 40 trials to verdict. He served as a prosecutor for more than a dozen years, trying cases and handling investigations throughout the state of Florida. After nomination by the Supreme Court Nominating Commission, he ultimately rose to the top Constitutional position as Florida's statewide prosecutor where he led a select team of approximately 40 lawyers stationed in eight offices throughout the state. In his role as statewide prosecutor, he met with counsel representing public and private corporations inspecting results of internal investigations, compliance programs and anti-money laundering programs. He prosecuted cases involvi
Admitted:	1994, Missouri; 2000, District of Columbia; 1996, Florida; 1972, California; 1995, Illinois;
College:	Georgetown University, Class of 1991, B.A.
Law School:	Georgetown University, Class of 1994, J.D.
Membership:	Bar Fellowship: 2007—; Catholic Lawyer's Guild of Palm Beach County, Member, 2004—; Federalist Society, Founding Board Member, Miami Lawyers Chapter, 1997—; The Florida Bar Criminal Rules Committee, Member, 2008—; The Florida Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2008—.Executive Editor, Georgetown International… Read more 2007—; Catholic Lawyer's Guild of Palm Beach County, Member, 2004—; Federalist Society, Founding Board Member, Miami Lawyers Chapter, 1997—; The Florida Bar Criminal Rules Committee, Member, 2008—; 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, University of Maryland. Read less
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Languages:	English

Lawyer William Newton Shepherd, graduated from Georgetown University, Class of 1991, B.A. Georgetown University, Class of 1994, J.D., is now employed by Holland & Knight LLP at 800 17th St. N.W., Ste. 1100 Washington, DC 20006.

While being a member of Bar Fellowship: 2007—; Catholic Lawyer's Guild of Palm Beach County, Member, 2004—; Federalist Society, Founding Board Member, Miami Lawyers Chapter, 1997—; The Florida Bar Criminal Rules Committee, Member, 2008—; The Florida Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2008—.Executive Editor, Georgetown International… Read more 2007—; Catholic Lawyer's Guild of Palm Beach County, Member, 2004—; Federalist Society, Founding Board Member, Miami Lawyers Chapter, 1997—; The Florida Bar Criminal Rules Committee, Member, 2008—; 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, University of Maryland. Read less, William Newton Shepherd is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing William Newton Shepherd as your lawyer, you should consider whether William Newton Shepherd offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if William Newton Shepherd has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though William Newton Shepherd's office is located at Washington, DC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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William Newton Shepherd has been admitted in 1994, Missouri; 2000, District of Columbia; 1996, Florida; 1972, California; 1995, Illinois;. His or her practice areas include Criminal Defense, Litigation, White Collar Defense and Investigations, Government Investigations and Compliance Services, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare Fraud and Abuse, False Claims Act Defense, Compliance Services.

William Newton Shepherd's college and law school education includes Georgetown University, Class of 1991, B.A., Georgetown University, Class of 1994, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Mr. Shepherd is a trial lawyer who represents individuals and companies targeted for investigation by state and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies. He served as Florida's Statewide Prosecutor and led eight offices of prosecutors stationed throughout Florida. He has an expertise in white collar crime and RICO. He is active in the American Bar Criminal Justice Section and has been elected First Vice-Chair.William Shepherd is a former prosecutor whose practice focuses on defending individuals and corporations in state and federal criminal matters, grand jury investigations, government investigations or administrative hearings, and conducting sensitive internal investigations. Mr. Shepherd also has extensive experience in complex civil litigation involving fraud and the False Claims Act. Mr. Shepherd is a trial lawyer with more than 40 trials to verdict. He served as a prosecutor for more than a dozen years, trying cases and handling investigations throughout the state of Florida. After nomination by the Supreme Court Nominating Commission, he ultimately rose to the top Constitutional position as Florida's statewide prosecutor where he led a select team of approximately 40 lawyers stationed in eight offices throughout the state. In his role as statewide prosecutor, he met with counsel representing public and private corporations inspecting results of internal investigations, compliance programs and anti-money laundering programs. He prosecuted cases involvi. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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