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Atty. William J Smith

Atty. William J Smith

William J Smith is a lawyer practicing labor law, construction, products liability and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from State University of New York, Stony Brook in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years.

New York New York 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About William J Smith at a glance

William J Smith is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Faust, Goetz, Schenker & Blee, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1994) and New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1995). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1994) and State University of New York, Stony Brook (B.A. Political, 1984). Active member of New York State Bar Association The New York State Trial Lawyers Association The Association of the Bar of the City of New York The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J Smith is a lawyer practicing labor law, construction, products liability and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from State University of New York, Stony Brook in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • William practices at Faust, Goetz, Schenker & Blee, LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William J Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Product Liability

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J Smith

Where is William J Smith's law office located?
William J Smith's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Faust, Goetz, Schenker & Blee, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J Smith handle?
William J Smith focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William J Smith practiced law?
William J Smith has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William J Smith go to law school?
William J Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A. Political, 1984).
How can I contact William J Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1994
B.A. Political
State University of New York, Stony Brook
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1995

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