Atty. William J. Dockery

Atty. William J. Dockery

William J. Dockery is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commodities, securities and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About William J. Dockery at a glance

William J. Dockery is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Raphael F. Scotto. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on formation, personal injury, business, foreclosure, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1973), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1968) and Belmont Abbey College (B.A., 1965). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Dockery is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commodities, securities and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Belmont Abbey College in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • William practices at Raphael F. Scotto in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Dockery's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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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Foreclosure Defense

William J. Dockery is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in New York →

Securities 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 J. Dockery

Where is William J. Dockery's law office located?
William J. Dockery's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Raphael F. Scotto. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Dockery handle?
William J. Dockery focuses on formation, personal injury, business, foreclosure, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William J. Dockery practiced law?
William J. Dockery has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William J. Dockery go to law school?
William J. Dockery earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact William J. Dockery for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Dockery 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.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1968
B.A.
Belmont Abbey College
- 1965

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1973

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