Atty. William J. Schwartz
William J. Schwartz is a lawyer practicing government, commercial litigation, securities litigation and 6 other areas of law.
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William J. Schwartz is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, securities, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1978) and Yale University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Schwartz is a lawyer practicing government, commercial litigation, securities litigation and 6 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
- William practices at Cooley LLP in New York, NY
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William J. Schwartz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
William J. Schwartz is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in New York →
William J. Schwartz is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William J. Schwartz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
William J. Schwartz is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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