Atty. William E Schroeder
William E Schroeder is a lawyer practicing commodities, commodities, futures & derivatives, litigation and 1 other area of law. William received a M.S. degree from Columbia University in 1974, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Commodities & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 40+ Years Experience
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About William E Schroeder at a Glance
William E Schroeder is a Special Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1986) and New York (1986). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law - Newark (J.D., 1986) and Columbia University (M.S. Fordham, 1974). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William E Schroeder
- William E Schroeder is a lawyer practicing commodities, commodities, futures & derivatives, litigation and 1 other area of law
- William received a M.S. degree from Columbia University in 1974, and has been licensed for 40 years
- William practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY
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Why Clients in New York Choose William E Schroeder
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William E Schroeder's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William E Schroeder brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, William E Schroeder can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and litigation, William E Schroeder can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means William E Schroeder attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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