Atty. William Somers Bailey

Atty. William Somers Bailey

William Somers Bailey is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, contracts. William received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1967, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About William Somers Bailey at a glance

William Somers Bailey is a contracts and bankruptcy attorney based in New York, New York. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Washington (1997), Hawaii (1998), and New York (2004). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1997) and Harvard University (A.B. Far, 1967). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Somers Bailey is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, contracts
  • William received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1967, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • William practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Somers Bailey's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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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Where is William Somers Bailey's law office located?
William Somers Bailey's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Somers Bailey handle?
William Somers Bailey focuses on contracts, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Somers Bailey practiced law?
William Somers Bailey has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did William Somers Bailey go to law school?
William Somers Bailey earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B. Far, 1967).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1997
A.B. Far
Harvard University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1997
Hawaii
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 2004

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