Atty. William F Harrison

Atty. William F Harrison

William F Harrison is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, commercial real estate, redevelopment and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Newark Newark 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William F Harrison at a glance

William F Harrison is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Genova Burns LLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on real estate, commercial re, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1974) and U.S. Court District of New Jersey (1974). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1974) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1971). Active member of New Jersey State (Member, Sections on: Environmental Law, Land Use Law, and Local Government Law) and American (Member, Sections on: State and Local Government, Environment, Energy and Resources and Individual Rights and Responsibilities) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William F Harrison is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, commercial real estate, redevelopment and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Genova Burns LLC in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

William F Harrison's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Land Use & Zoning

William F Harrison is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William F Harrison is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Newark 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 F Harrison

Where is William F Harrison's law office located?
William F Harrison's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Genova Burns LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William F Harrison handle?
William F Harrison focuses on real estate, commercial re, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has William F Harrison practiced law?
William F Harrison has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William F Harrison go to law school?
William F Harrison earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact William F Harrison for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1974
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1974

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