Atty. Thomas Earl Willoughby

Atty. Thomas Earl Willoughby

Thomas Earl Willoughby is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate & incorporation, admiralty & maritime law and 8 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years.

New York New York 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Thomas Earl Willoughby at a glance

Thomas Earl Willoughby is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Hill Rivkins Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on formation, business, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1978) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern D (1994). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Williams College (B.A. Political, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Earl Willoughby is a lawyer practicing commercial, corporate & incorporation, admiralty & maritime law and 8 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Thomas practices at Hill Rivkins LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Earl Willoughby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Earl Willoughby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 New York 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

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Where is Thomas Earl Willoughby's law office located?
Thomas Earl Willoughby's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hill Rivkins Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Earl Willoughby handle?
Thomas Earl Willoughby focuses on formation, business, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Earl Willoughby practiced law?
Thomas Earl Willoughby has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Thomas Earl Willoughby go to law school?
Thomas Earl Willoughby earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Political, 1971).
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Earl Willoughby received?
Thomas Earl Willoughby's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1977
B.A. Political
Williams College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern D
Admitted: 1994

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