Atty. William J. Shelfo

Atty. William J. Shelfo

William J. Shelfo is a lawyer practicing estate litigation, wills, real estate and 2 other areas of law.

Lindenhurst Lindenhurst 63 yrs experience 63 year
Call (631) 985-3527 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William J. Shelfo at a glance

William J. Shelfo is a wills, business, real estate, estate litigation, and elder law attorney based in Lindenhurst, New York. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in New York (1963). Educated at St. John's University (LL.B., 1962) and Western Maryland College (B.A., 1956). Serands clients in Lindenhurst, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Shelfo is a lawyer practicing estate litigation, wills, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Western Maryland College in 1956, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • William practices in Lindenhurst, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Shelfo's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William J. Shelfo is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William J. Shelfo is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Estate & Trust Litigation

William J. Shelfo is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in New York →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

William J. Shelfo 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 Lindenhurst 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. Shelfo

Where is William J. Shelfo's law office located?
William J. Shelfo's law practice is located in Lindenhurst, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Shelfo handle?
William J. Shelfo focuses on wills, business, real estate, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William J. Shelfo practiced law?
William J. Shelfo has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did William J. Shelfo go to law school?
William J. Shelfo earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (B.A., 1956).
How can I contact William J. Shelfo for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
St. John's University
- 1962
B.A.
Western Maryland College
- 1956

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1963

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