Atty. William Barry Sherman

Atty. William Barry Sherman

William Barry Sherman is a lawyer practicing taxation, international and cross border transactions, securitization and 9 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William Barry Sherman at a glance

William Barry Sherman is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, insurance, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1980) and Florida (1998). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1979) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Barry Sherman is a lawyer practicing taxation, international and cross border transactions, securitization and 9 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William Barry Sherman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Barry Sherman 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.

William Barry Sherman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William Barry Sherman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Barry Sherman is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Barry Sherman is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

William Barry Sherman is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Barry Sherman

Where is William Barry Sherman's law office located?
William Barry Sherman's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Barry Sherman handle?
William Barry Sherman focuses on business, tax, m&a, insurance, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William Barry Sherman practiced law?
William Barry Sherman has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Barry Sherman go to law school?
William Barry Sherman earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William Barry Sherman for a consultation?
You can contact William Barry Sherman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Barry Sherman received?
William Barry Sherman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
Florida
Admitted: 1998

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