Atty. William J. Moccia

Atty. William J. Moccia

William J. Moccia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation.

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Profile Summary

About William J. Moccia at a glance

William J. Moccia is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William J. Moccia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation
  • William J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Moccia's Areas of Practice

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

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William J. Moccia is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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. Moccia

Where is William J. Moccia's law office located?
William J. Moccia's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Moccia handle?
William J. Moccia focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did William J. Moccia go to law school?
William J. Moccia earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
How can I contact William J. Moccia for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William J. Moccia received?
William J. Moccia's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026

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