Atty. William J. Schauer

Atty. William J. Schauer

William J. Schauer is a lawyer practicing estate administration, estate planning, real estate and 2 other areas of law.

Ridgewood Ridgewood 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (332) 264-8579 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William J. Schauer at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Schauer's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William J. Schauer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New York →

Estate Planning & Probate

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 Law

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

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 →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J. Schauer

Where is William J. Schauer's law office located?
William J. Schauer's law practice is located in Ridgewood, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Schauer handle?
William J. Schauer focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William J. Schauer practiced law?
William J. Schauer has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William J. Schauer go to law school?
William J. Schauer earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William J. Schauer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1990
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1991

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