Atty. Will Shuman
Will Shuman is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business, litigation. Will received a B.B.A. degree from Howard University, and has been licensed for 20 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 20+ Years Experience
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About Will Shuman at a Glance
Will Shuman is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2006). Educated at Howard University J.D. (—) and Howard University B.B.A. (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Will Shuman
- Will Shuman is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business, litigation
- Will received a B.B.A. degree from Howard University, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Will practices at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY
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Will Shuman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Will Shuman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Will Shuman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Will Shuman's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Will Shuman brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Will Shuman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Will Shuman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Will Shuman Handles in New York
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