Atty. William J. Barrett

Atty. William J. Barrett

William J. Barrett is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, school district liability, government liability and 5 other areas of law.

Smithtown Smithtown 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Barrett at a glance

William J. Barrett is a Partner based in Smithtown, New York, practicing at Devitt Spellman Barrett, L.L.P., L.L.P.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1981) and Cortland College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Suffolk County (Member, Trial Lawyers Section) and New York State (Member, Sections on: Trial Lawyers Insurance Negligence and Compensation Municipal Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Smithtown, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Barrett is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, school district liability, government liability and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Cortland College in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at Devitt Spellman Barrett, L.L.P., L.L.P. in Smithtown, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Barrett's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Product Liability

William J. Barrett is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William J. Barrett is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

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 Smithtown 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 J. Barrett

Where is William J. Barrett's law office located?
William J. Barrett's law practice is located in Smithtown, New York. The firm is Devitt Spellman Barrett, L.L.P., L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Barrett handle?
William J. Barrett focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William J. Barrett practiced law?
William J. Barrett has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William J. Barrett go to law school?
William J. Barrett earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact William J. Barrett for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Barrett directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William J. Barrett received?
William J. Barrett's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1981
B.A.
Cortland College
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1985

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