Atty. William Richards Stevens

Atty. William Richards Stevens

William Richards Stevens is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, corporate law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1958, and has been licensed for 61 years.

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About William Richards Stevens at a glance

William Richards Stevens is a Member based in Rome, New York, practicing at O'Shea, McDonald, and Stevens, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1965). Educated at Syracuse University (LL.B., 1963) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1958). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rome, Oneida County and New York State Bar Associations National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Rome, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Richards Stevens is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, corporate law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1958, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • William practices at O'Shea, McDonald, and Stevens, LLP in Rome, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Richards Stevens's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Richards Stevens is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Richards Stevens is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Rome 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 Richards Stevens

Where is William Richards Stevens's law office located?
William Richards Stevens's law practice is located in Rome, New York. The firm is O'Shea, McDonald, and Stevens, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richards Stevens handle?
William Richards Stevens focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Richards Stevens practiced law?
William Richards Stevens has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did William Richards Stevens go to law school?
William Richards Stevens earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.A., 1958).
How can I contact William Richards Stevens for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Richards Stevens received?
William Richards Stevens's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Syracuse University
- 1963
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1958

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1965

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