Atty. William J. Snipes

Atty. William J. Snipes

William J. Snipes is a lawyer practicing general practice, litigation, arbitration and 6 other areas of law.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Snipes at a glance

William J. Snipes is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1983) and New York (1987). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.M. Howard, 1986) and Albany State College (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Snipes is a lawyer practicing general practice, litigation, arbitration and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Albany State College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • William practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Snipes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

William J. Snipes is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William J. Snipes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William J. Snipes is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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. Snipes

Where is William J. Snipes's law office located?
William J. Snipes's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sullivan And Cromwell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Snipes handle?
William J. Snipes focuses on business, m&a, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William J. Snipes practiced law?
William J. Snipes has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did William J. Snipes go to law school?
William J. Snipes earned their education at (LL.M. Howard, 1986); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact William J. Snipes for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Snipes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William J. Snipes received?
William J. Snipes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Howard
Harvard Law School
- 1986
B.S.
Albany State College
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1987

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