Atty. William Keith Watanabe

Atty. William Keith Watanabe

William Keith Watanabe is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business law, employment litigation and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About William Keith Watanabe at a glance

William Keith Watanabe is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at The Watanabe Law Firm, LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, white collar, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), District of Columbia (1989), U.S. Supreme Court (1993), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1986) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A., 1983). Active member of New York County Lawyers Association New York State Bar Association Asian-American Bar Association of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Keith Watanabe is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business law, employment litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices at The Watanabe Law Firm, LLC in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Keith Watanabe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Keith Watanabe 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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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 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 Keith Watanabe

Where is William Keith Watanabe's law office located?
William Keith Watanabe's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is The Watanabe Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Keith Watanabe handle?
William Keith Watanabe focuses on employment, business, white collar, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Keith Watanabe practiced law?
William Keith Watanabe has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William Keith Watanabe go to law school?
William Keith Watanabe earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact William Keith Watanabe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1986
B.A.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1995

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