Atty. William M. Sheehy
William M. “Bill” Sheehy is Of Counsel in our New Jersey office, and he has nearly four decades of legal experience. Bill specializes in business transactions, real estate, environmental matters, corporate and partnership law, and business planning and succession issues.
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William M. Sheehy is an Of Counsel based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1984). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Delaware B.A. (—). Active member of Memberships •Morris County Bar Association •New Jersey State Bar Association. Serands clients in Saddle Brook, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William M. “Bill” Sheehy is Of Counsel in our New Jersey office, and he has nearly four decades of legal experience
- Bill specializes in business transactions, real estate, environmental matters, corporate and partnership law, and business planning and succession issues
- He also works with clients on wills, trusts, and estate planning and administration
- Working closely with his clients as a trusted advisor and legal counselor, Bill helps protect their interests and ensures that their legal strategy is aligned with their long-term business goals
- Before joining Hall Booth Smith in 2021, Bill co-owned a boutique law firm in New Jersey
- Earlier in his career, he worked in the recreational boating and tourist industries before pursuing a career in law
- Bill earned a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Seton Hall University, where he worked as a faculty research assistant
- He also completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Delaware, majoring in Political Science, and was inducted into honor societies Phi Sigma Alpha and Phi Alpha Theta
- He also studied Comparative and International law at the University of Florence in Italy and at Downing College at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom
- He is a former Assistant Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America and remains actively involved with the organization
- Experience Business Transactions Bill works with businesses of all sizes and across numerous industries to provide strategic counsel on business transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances, and other endeavors
- He also represents lenders and borrowers in loan transactions
- Corporate & Partnership For many years, Bill has been a trusted advisor to companies on a wide range of corporate matters, partnerships, business planning, succession, and other day-to-day business needs
- Environmental, Mass Torts, & Land Use Bill represents clients on environmental and land use matters including federal, state, and local regulatory matters
- Real Estate Real estate law is complex and often involves numerous parties including buyers, sellers, investors, institutional lenders, developers, and other individuals
- Bill works with these clients to help them navigate negotiations, transactions, financing matters, contracts, zoning, land use, and other related matters
- Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration Bill works with clients to help them preserve their wealth for future generations and ensure that their estate is handled exactly as they intended
- He helps clients understand their options, the tax implications, and the best way to accomplish their wishes
- On the administrative side, Bill represents beneficiaries, heirs, and fiduciaries on asset distribution, funding, disposition, tax matters, elections, joint and partial ownership, disputes, litigation, and other issues that may arise
- In the Press Hall Booth Smith Expands in New Jersey with Addition of Norton, Murphy Attorneys April 1, 2021 ATLANTA - April 1, 2021 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is expanding in the New Jersey and New York area with the addition of Attorneys from the law firm of Norton, Murphy, Sheehy & Corrubia, P.C., as it continues to strengthen its insurance and liability defense services
- Seven Attorneys from the firm will be
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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 Saddle Brook 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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