Atty. William Michael Sunkel

Atty. William Michael Sunkel

William Michael Sunkel is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appellate advocacy, discrimination and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

New York New York 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About William Michael Sunkel at a glance

William Michael Sunkel is a Senior Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, employment, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1988), New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1993), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1993). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Hunter College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Michael Sunkel is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appellate advocacy, discrimination and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Sunkel's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

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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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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Michael Sunkel

Where is William Michael Sunkel's law office located?
William Michael Sunkel's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Sunkel handle?
William Michael Sunkel focuses on wrongful death, employment, business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Michael Sunkel practiced law?
William Michael Sunkel has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William Michael Sunkel go to law school?
William Michael Sunkel earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact William Michael Sunkel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pace University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Hunter College of the City University of New York
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1988
New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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