Atty. R William Stephens

Atty. R William Stephens

R William Stephens is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, bankruptcy & debt, environmental law and 1 other area of law. R received a B.S. degree from Canisius College in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About R William Stephens at a glance

R William Stephens is a Member based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Stephens & Stephens, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1965), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1966), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1964) and Canisius College (B.S. Economics, 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • R William Stephens is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, bankruptcy & debt, environmental law and 1 other area of law
  • R received a B.S. degree from Canisius College in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • R practices at Stephens & Stephens, LLP in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

R William Stephens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R William Stephens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about R William Stephens

Where is R William Stephens's law office located?
R William Stephens's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Stephens & Stephens, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R William Stephens handle?
R William Stephens focuses on bankruptcy, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has R William Stephens practiced law?
R William Stephens has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did R William Stephens go to law school?
R William Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (B.S. Economics, 1961).
How can I contact R William Stephens for a consultation?
You can contact R William Stephens directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has R William Stephens received?
R William Stephens's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1964
B.S. Economics
Canisius College
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1990

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