About William
William Cannon earned a B.A. from Loyola College in 1998, completed an M.F.A. at the University of Maryland, College Park in 2002, and received his J.D. from The Catholic University of America, School of Law in 2008. The combination of arts and law stands out on his résumé. It points to a professional who has long valued careful expression and close reading.
His early academic years centered on literature and artistic practice. The M.F.A. sharpened his written voice and taught him to shape complex material for an audience. He returned to school for law after those pursuits, moving from creative work to the study of statutes, case law, and legal reasoning.
After earning a law degree, Cannon entered the Maryland legal community. He is licensed to practice in Maryland and has built a practice around representing clients in matters that arise under state law. Over time he has developed practical courtroom experience and a habit of clear drafting that comes through in filings and correspondence.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing a record and careful in oral argument. His background in narrative arts appears in his legal work: he tends to parse facts and present them in a form that judges and opposing counsel can follow. He balances attention to detail with a concern for the bigger legal picture.
Cannon has handled matters for both individuals and organizations, counseling clients on options and the likely arc of a dispute. He prepares pleadings, motions, and other court submissions and engages in negotiation when cases settle before trial. He keeps current on developments in Maryland law and practices in state courts.
Outside the office he has continued to read widely and to bring that perspective to problem solving. His cross-disciplinary training informs how he explains legal issues to clients and how he frames them for decision-makers.
He currently practices law in Maryland, handling matters in state courts and providing counsel to individuals and organizations.
