Atty. William D. Christ

Atty. William D. Christ

William D. Christ is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, wrongful death, slip and fall accident and 16 other areas of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About William D. Christ at a glance

William D. Christ is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Phillips Lytle LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), Massachusetts (1991), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Western District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern (1993). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Boston College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William D. Christ is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, wrongful death, slip and fall accident and 16 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices at Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Christ's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Wrongful Death

William D. Christ is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

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

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Real Estate Law

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William D. Christ

Where is William D. Christ's law office located?
William D. Christ's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Phillips Lytle LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Christ handle?
William D. Christ focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William D. Christ practiced law?
William D. Christ has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William D. Christ go to law school?
William D. Christ earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact William D. Christ for a consultation?
You can contact William D. Christ 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 D. Christ received?
William D. Christ's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Boston College
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Western District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern
Admitted: 1993

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