Atty. William E. Scheffer

Atty. William E. Scheffer

William E. Scheffer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, inheritance planning and 21 other areas of law.

New York New York 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (301) 450-0704

Profile Summary

About William E. Scheffer at a glance

William E. Scheffer is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Scheffer Law pllc. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, poa, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (2003). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 2002) and Yale University (B.A., 1987). Active member of New York City Bar Association New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William E. Scheffer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, inheritance planning and 21 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1987, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • William practices at Scheffer Law pllc in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Scheffer's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Power of Attorney

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. Scheffer

Where is William E. Scheffer's law office located?
William E. Scheffer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Scheffer Law pllc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Scheffer handle?
William E. Scheffer focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, poa, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William E. Scheffer practiced law?
William E. Scheffer has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did William E. Scheffer go to law school?
William E. Scheffer earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William E. Scheffer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 2002
B.A.
Yale University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003

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