Atty. William R. Harris

Atty. William R. Harris

William R. Harris is a lawyer practicing international law, communications law, environmental law.

Newburyport Newburyport 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About William R. Harris at a glance

William R. Harris is a environmental and international attorney based in Newburyport, Massachusetts. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in New York (1968) and California (Inactive) (1983). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1966) and Harvard University (A.B., 1963). Serands clients in Newburyport, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William R. Harris is a lawyer practicing international law, communications law, environmental law
  • William R. received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • William R. practices in Newburyport, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Harris's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William R. Harris is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Massachusetts →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

William R. Harris is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Where is William R. Harris's law office located?
William R. Harris's law practice is located in Newburyport, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Harris handle?
William R. Harris focuses on environmental, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William R. Harris practiced law?
William R. Harris has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did William R. Harris go to law school?
William R. Harris earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (A.B., 1963).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1966
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1963

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1968
California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1983

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