Atty. William J Collier, Jr

Atty. William J Collier, Jr

William J Collier, Jr is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers and acquisitions law, real estate law and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years.

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Profile Summary

About William J Collier, Jr at a glance

William J Collier, Jr is a Counsel based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Collier, Halpern & Newberg, LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, (1960), Illinois (1966), Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1987), and U.S. Tax Court (1990). Educated at Fordham University (LL.B., 1960) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A. New, 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J Collier, Jr is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers and acquisitions law, real estate law and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1955, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • William practices at Collier, Halpern & Newberg, LLP in Stamford, CT and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

William J Collier, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Trusts

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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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J Collier, Jr

Where is William J Collier, Jr's law office located?
William J Collier, Jr's law practice is located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is Collier, Halpern & Newberg, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J Collier, Jr handle?
William J Collier, Jr focuses on formation, trusts, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has William J Collier, Jr practiced law?
William J Collier, Jr has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did William J Collier, Jr go to law school?
William J Collier, Jr earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (B.A. New, 1955).
How can I contact William J Collier, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William J Collier, Jr received?
William J Collier, Jr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Fordham University
- 1960
B.A. New
College of the Holy Cross
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court,
Admitted: 1960
Illinois
Admitted: 1966
Connecticut U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1990

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