Atty. William Howard Josephson

Atty. William Howard Josephson

William Howard Josephson is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, corporate, civil rights and 5 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 70 years.

New York New York 70 yrs experience 70 year
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Profile Summary

About William Howard Josephson at a glance

William Howard Josephson is an Of Counsel, Corporate based in New York, New York, practicing at Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, immigration, business, civil rights, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1956), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1958), U.S. Supreme Court (1959), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1964). Educated at University of Chicago A.B. 1952 Francis S. Kosmerl Scholar University of Chicago A.B. Columbia Law School (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Howard Josephson is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, corporate, civil rights and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 70 years
  • William practices at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Howard Josephson's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Immigration Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Rights

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Environmental Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 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 Howard Josephson

Where is William Howard Josephson's law office located?
William Howard Josephson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Howard Josephson handle?
William Howard Josephson focuses on criminal defense, immigration, business, civil rights, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Howard Josephson practiced law?
William Howard Josephson has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.
Where did William Howard Josephson go to law school?
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How can I contact William Howard Josephson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Howard Josephson received?
William Howard Josephson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Chicago A.B. 1952 Francis S. Kosmerl Scholar University of Chicago A.B. Columbia Law School
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1956
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1958
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1964
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982
Nebraska
Admitted: 2018

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