Atty. William A. Meltzer

Atty. William A. Meltzer

William A. Meltzer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, affordable housing & urban development and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About William A. Meltzer at a glance

William A. Meltzer is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1984). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1983). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A. Meltzer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, affordable housing & urban development and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1983, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Meltzer's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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. Meltzer

Where is William A. Meltzer's law office located?
William A. Meltzer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Meltzer handle?
William A. Meltzer focuses on estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William A. Meltzer practiced law?
William A. Meltzer has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William A. Meltzer go to law school?
William A. Meltzer earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 1983).
How can I contact William A. Meltzer for a consultation?
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Education

Juris Doctor
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1984

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