Atty. William Henry Behr

Atty. William Henry Behr

William Henry Behr is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, commercial, bankruptcy and 11 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1987, and has been licensed for 29 years.

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About William Henry Behr at a glance

William Henry Behr is an Of Counsel based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1997). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1996) and Harvard University (A.B., 1987). Active member of Memberships & Affiliations New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Henry Behr is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, commercial, bankruptcy and 11 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1987, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices at Wilson Elser in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

William Henry Behr's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Henry Behr is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Mexico →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Henry Behr is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Mexico →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Henry Behr is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Mexico →

Securities Law

William Henry Behr is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Fe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Henry Behr

Where is William Henry Behr's law office located?
William Henry Behr's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Henry Behr handle?
William Henry Behr focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has William Henry Behr practiced law?
William Henry Behr has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Henry Behr go to law school?
William Henry Behr earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (A.B., 1987).
How can I contact William Henry Behr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1996
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997

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