Atty. William J Cleary

Atty. William J Cleary

William J Cleary is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About William J Cleary at a glance

William J Cleary is a personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in New York, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), New Jersey (1987), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1987). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1986) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J Cleary is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William J Cleary's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J Cleary 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William J Cleary is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 J Cleary

Where is William J Cleary's law office located?
William J Cleary's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J Cleary handle?
William J Cleary focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William J Cleary practiced law?
William J Cleary has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William J Cleary go to law school?
William J Cleary earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact William J Cleary for a consultation?
You can contact William J Cleary 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 Cleary received?
William J Cleary's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1986
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1987

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