Atty. William A. Tanenbaum

Atty. William A. Tanenbaum

William A. Tanenbaum is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, technology transactions, health care and 6 other areas of law.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About William A. Tanenbaum at a glance

William A. Tanenbaum is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at ArentFox Schiff LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, health care, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1979) and Brown University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa Brown University A.B. with highest honors (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William A. Tanenbaum is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, technology transactions, health care and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Brown University, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at ArentFox Schiff LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Tanenbaum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Tanenbaum 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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. Tanenbaum

Where is William A. Tanenbaum's law office located?
William A. Tanenbaum's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is ArentFox Schiff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Tanenbaum handle?
William A. Tanenbaum focuses on business, ip, litigation, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William A. Tanenbaum practiced law?
William A. Tanenbaum has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William A. Tanenbaum go to law school?
William A. Tanenbaum earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (—).
How can I contact William A. Tanenbaum for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William A. Tanenbaum received?
William A. Tanenbaum's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1979
Brown University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa Brown University A.B. with highest honors
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980

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