Atty. William C Cagney

Atty. William C Cagney

William C Cagney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, legal ethics and professional responsibility and 4 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 50 years.

New Brunswick New Brunswick 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About William C Cagney at a glance

William C Cagney is a Partner based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, practicing at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1976) and New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Sou (1977). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1976) and Boston College A.B. magna cum laude Boston College A.B. 1972 Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in New Brunswick, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William C Cagney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, criminal law, legal ethics and professional responsibility and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP in New Brunswick, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

William C Cagney's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William C Cagney

Where is William C Cagney's law office located?
William C Cagney's law practice is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The firm is Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C Cagney handle?
William C Cagney focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has William C Cagney practiced law?
William C Cagney has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William C Cagney go to law school?
William C Cagney earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (—).
How can I contact William C Cagney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1976
Boston College A.B. magna cum laude Boston College A.B. 1972 Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1976
New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Sou
Admitted: 1977

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