Atty. William James Kelleher

Atty. William James Kelleher

William James Kelleher is a lawyer practicing civil trial, litigation, white collar fraud and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Rockville Centre Rockville Centre 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About William James Kelleher at a glance

William James Kelleher is a real estate, white collar, securities, and litigation attorney based in Rockville Centre, New York. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1983). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1974) and John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York (B.S., 1970). Serands clients in Rockville Centre, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William James Kelleher is a lawyer practicing civil trial, litigation, white collar fraud and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices in Rockville Centre, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William James Kelleher's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Rockville Centre 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 Kelleher

Where is William James Kelleher's law office located?
William James Kelleher's law practice is located in Rockville Centre, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Kelleher handle?
William James Kelleher focuses on real estate, white collar, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William James Kelleher practiced law?
William James Kelleher has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William James Kelleher go to law school?
William James Kelleher earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact William James Kelleher for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1974
B.S.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986

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