Atty. William James Schwan

Atty. William James Schwan

William James Schwan is a lawyer practicing labor law. William received a A.B. degree from Ohio University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About William James Schwan at a glance

William James Schwan is a Member based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Law Offices of W. James Schwan. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1979). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1972) and Ohio University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Erie County, New York State (Member, Labor Law Section) and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section Committee on Internal Union Affairs and Administration, Labor Law Section, 1982—) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William James Schwan is a lawyer practicing labor law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Ohio University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Law Offices of W. James Schwan in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William James Schwan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William James Schwan 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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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 Buffalo 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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Where is William James Schwan's law office located?
William James Schwan's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Law Offices of W. James Schwan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Schwan handle?
William James Schwan focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William James Schwan practiced law?
William James Schwan has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William James Schwan go to law school?
William James Schwan earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1969).
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What awards or recognition has William James Schwan received?
William James Schwan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1972
A.B.
Ohio University
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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