Atty. William J. Schauer
William J. Schauer is a lawyer practicing estate administration, estate planning, real estate and 2 other areas of law.
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William J. Schauer is a probate, estate planning, real estate, and elder law attorney based in Ridgewood, New York. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1991). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1990) and Columbia University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Ridgewood, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Schauer is a lawyer practicing estate administration, estate planning, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- William practices in Ridgewood, NY
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William J. Schauer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New York →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William J. Schauer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William J. Schauer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
William J. Schauer is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Ridgewood 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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