Atty. William H Rooney

Atty. William H Rooney

William H Rooney is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, litigation, mergers & acquisitions. William received a degree from Oxford University in 1987, and has been licensed for 42 years.

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About William H Rooney at a glance

William H Rooney is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on m&a and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), New Jersey (1984), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1984), and District of Columbia (1985). Educated at Oxford University (Diploma, 1987) and Yale University Law School (J.D., 1983). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William H Rooney is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, litigation, mergers & acquisitions
  • William received a degree from Oxford University in 1987, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William H Rooney's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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 H Rooney

Where is William H Rooney's law office located?
William H Rooney's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H Rooney handle?
William H Rooney focuses on m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William H Rooney practiced law?
William H Rooney has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William H Rooney go to law school?
William H Rooney earned their education at (Diploma, 1987); (J.D., 1983).
How can I contact William H Rooney for a consultation?
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Education

Diploma
Oxford University
- 1987
J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1984
New Jersey
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002

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