Atty. William E. Wurtz
William E. Wurtz is a lawyer practicing securities, tax and general litigation, domestic and international arbitration, admiralty & maritime and 3 other areas of law.
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William E. Wurtz is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on formation, bankruptcy, litigation, adr, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1976), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1976). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1972) and The Principia College (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William E. Wurtz is a lawyer practicing securities, tax and general litigation, domestic and international arbitration, admiralty & maritime and 3 other areas of law
- William received a A.B. degree from The Principia College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
- William practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY
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William E. Wurtz is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in New York →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
William E. Wurtz is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
William E. Wurtz is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →
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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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