Atty. William B Bierce
William B Bierce is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial, internet and 12 other areas of law. William received a degree from Université des Sciences Sociales, Grenoble, France in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 51+ Years Experience
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About William B Bierce at a Glance
William B Bierce is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Bierce & Kenerson, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1975), New York (1976), and U.S. Court of International Trade (1980). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1975) and Université des Sciences Sociales, Grenoble, France (Licence, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Committee on Foreign and Comparative Law, 1993-1996) IT Law Association (Director, Global Sourcing Council, 2008—) American Foreign Law Association (Secretary, 1993-1996 Vice President, 1996—, Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William B Bierce
- William B Bierce is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, commercial, internet and 12 other areas of law
- William received a degree from Université des Sciences Sociales, Grenoble, France in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- William practices at Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
William B Bierce's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B Bierce handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Contracts in New York
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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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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Energy & Utilities Law in New York
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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International Law in New York
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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 William B Bierce
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 William B Bierce's practice in the field of contracts, business, ip, energy, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William B Bierce brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New York, and U.S. Court of International Trade, William B Bierce can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and ip, William B Bierce 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 William B Bierce attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues William B Bierce Handles in New York
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