Atty. William Shannon Eakins
William Shannon Eakins is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and estates. William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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William Shannon Eakins is a Member based in Scarsdale, New York, practicing at Patton, Eakins, Lipsett, Martin & Savage. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2000). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1977) and Yale University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member: Committee on Estate and Gift Tax, 1993-1999 Committee on State Legislation, 1996-1998) New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Scarsdale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Shannon Eakins is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust and estates
- William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- William practices at Patton, Eakins, Lipsett, Martin & Savage in Scarsdale, NY
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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 Scarsdale 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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