Atty. William L. Taylor

Atty. William L. Taylor

William L. Taylor is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, appeals, bankruptcy / chapter 7.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About William L. Taylor at a glance

William L. Taylor is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, bankruptcy, m&a, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of Kentucky (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William L. Taylor is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, appeals, bankruptcy / chapter 7
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • William practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Taylor's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 L. Taylor

Where is William L. Taylor's law office located?
William L. Taylor's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Taylor handle?
William L. Taylor focuses on chapter 7, bankruptcy, m&a, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William L. Taylor practiced law?
William L. Taylor has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did William L. Taylor go to law school?
William L. Taylor earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact William L. Taylor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1986
B.S.
University of Kentucky
- 1983

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991

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