Atty. William J. Obrien
William J. Obrien is a lawyer practicing environmental law, corporate & incorporation, business.
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William J. Obrien is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton And Garrison Llp. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1987) and Massachusetts (1988). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1986) and Williams College (B.A., 1981). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Obrien is a lawyer practicing environmental law, corporate & incorporation, business
- William received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
- William practices at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, NY
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William J. Obrien is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
William J. Obrien is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →
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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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