Atty. William S. Schaaf
William S. Schaaf is a lawyer practicing private client, estate planning & administration, institutional planning and 1 other area of law.
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William S. Schaaf is a Special Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D. New, 2000) and Haverford College (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William S. Schaaf is a lawyer practicing private client, estate planning & administration, institutional planning and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
- William practices at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in New York, NY
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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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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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