Atty. William Bernard Schiller

Atty. William Bernard Schiller

William Bernard Schiller is a lawyer practicing appeals, banking, civil rights and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Oneonta in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Latham Latham 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (518) 971-8576 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Bernard Schiller at a glance

William Bernard Schiller is a Member based in Latham, New York, practicing at Schiller & Knapp, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1988) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Court of App (1990). Educated at The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center of Touro College (J.D., 1987) and State University of New York at Oneonta (B.S., 1982). Active member of New York State Bar Association American Bankruptcy Institute Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association Creditor's Association of Upstate New York. Serands clients in Latham, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Bernard Schiller is a lawyer practicing appeals, banking, civil rights and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Oneonta in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Schiller & Knapp, LLP in Latham, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Bernard Schiller's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Bernard Schiller 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 Bernard Schiller is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Bernard Schiller is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →

Foreclosure Defense

William Bernard Schiller is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in New York →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William Bernard Schiller is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in New York →

Civil Rights

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

William Bernard Schiller is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New York →

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 Latham 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.

Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Latham or all attorneys in New York.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Bernard Schiller

Where is William Bernard Schiller's law office located?
William Bernard Schiller's law practice is located in Latham, New York. The firm is Schiller & Knapp, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Bernard Schiller handle?
William Bernard Schiller focuses on business, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Bernard Schiller practiced law?
William Bernard Schiller has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William Bernard Schiller go to law school?
William Bernard Schiller earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact William Bernard Schiller for a consultation?
You can contact William Bernard Schiller 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.

Education

J.D.
The Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center of Touro College
- 1987
B.S.
State University of New York at Oneonta
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Court of App
Admitted: 1990

Reviews

5.0
2 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.