Atty. William Joseph Stopper

Atty. William Joseph Stopper

William J. Stopper, founding partner of Stopper Lopez, leads the firm’s personal injury and municipal defense practice.

Cherry Hill Cherry Hill 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About William Joseph Stopper at a glance

William Joseph Stopper is a Member based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, practicing at Stopper Lopez Law. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and employment. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001) and Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2001). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 2001) and University of Louisville (Sociology Graduate, 1998). Serands clients in Cherry Hill, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Stopper's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cherry Hill are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Joseph Stopper

Where is William Joseph Stopper's law office located?
William Joseph Stopper's law practice is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The firm is Stopper Lopez Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Stopper handle?
William Joseph Stopper focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has William Joseph Stopper practiced law?
William Joseph Stopper has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did William Joseph Stopper go to law school?
William Joseph Stopper earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (Sociology Graduate, 1998).
How can I contact William Joseph Stopper for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 2001
Sociology Graduate
University of Louisville
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2001

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