Atty. William A. Kapell

Atty. William A. Kapell

William A. Kapell is a lawyer practicing appeals, critical motions, banking and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Kapell at a glance

William A. Kapell is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, class action, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1986). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1985) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A. Kapell is a lawyer practicing appeals, critical motions, banking and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Kapell's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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

Common questions about William A. Kapell

Where is William A. Kapell's law office located?
William A. Kapell's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Kapell handle?
William A. Kapell focuses on business, class action, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William A. Kapell practiced law?
William A. Kapell has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William A. Kapell go to law school?
William A. Kapell earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact William A. Kapell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1985
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1986

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