Atty. William Allen Hurst

Atty. William Allen Hurst

William Allen Hurst is a lawyer practicing media & entertainment litigation, environmental, environmental & toxic tort litigation and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at New Paltz in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 28 Years Experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About William Allen Hurst at a glance

William Allen Hurst is a personal injury, business, zoning, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Buffalo, New York. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District o (1998). Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1997) and State University of New York College at New Paltz (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Director of Legal Services, Preservation League of New York State, Inc and •Member, Federal Bar Association •Member, New York State Bar Association •Member, American Bar Association. Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Allen Hurst is a lawyer practicing media & entertainment litigation, environmental, environmental & toxic tort litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from State University of New York College at New Paltz in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • William practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Allen Hurst's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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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Land Use & Zoning

William Allen Hurst is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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

William Allen Hurst is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Buffalo 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.

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Where is William Allen Hurst's law office located?
William Allen Hurst's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Allen Hurst handle?
William Allen Hurst focuses on personal injury, business, zoning, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Allen Hurst practiced law?
William Allen Hurst has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did William Allen Hurst go to law school?
William Allen Hurst earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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What awards or recognition has William Allen Hurst received?
William Allen Hurst's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School
- 1997
B.A.
State University of New York College at New Paltz
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District o
Admitted: 1998

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