Atty. William James Hathaway

Atty. William James Hathaway

William James Hathaway is a lawyer practicing personal injury, ethics & professional responsibility, self insured law and 2 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Syracuse University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Syracuse Syracuse 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About William James Hathaway at a glance

William James Hathaway is a Member based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak, LLP A Professional Limited Liability Co. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1978). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D. Political, 1997) and Syracuse University (A.B. Political, 1973). Serands clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William James Hathaway is a lawyer practicing personal injury, ethics & professional responsibility, self insured law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Syracuse University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak, LLP A Professional Limited Liability Co in Syracuse, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William James Hathaway's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William James Hathaway is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William James Hathaway is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Syracuse 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 James Hathaway

Where is William James Hathaway's law office located?
William James Hathaway's law practice is located in Syracuse, New York. The firm is Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak, LLP A Professional Limited Liability Co. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Hathaway handle?
William James Hathaway focuses on personal injury, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William James Hathaway practiced law?
William James Hathaway has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William James Hathaway go to law school?
William James Hathaway earned their education at (J.D. Political, 1997); (A.B. Political, 1973).
How can I contact William James Hathaway for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Political
Syracuse University
- 1997
A.B. Political
Syracuse University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978

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