Atty. William Stephen Haft

Atty. William Stephen Haft

William Stephen Haft is a lawyer practicing education law, school law, legislative practice and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1986, and has been licensed for 27 years.

White Plains White Plains 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About William Stephen Haft at a glance

William Stephen Haft is a litigation, education, and government attorney based in White Plains, New York. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Colorado (Inactive) (1999), District of Columbia (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (2000). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1998) and Carleton College (B.A., 1986). Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Stephen Haft is a lawyer practicing education law, school law, legislative practice and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1986, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Stephen Haft's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William Stephen Haft is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 White Plains 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 Stephen Haft

Where is William Stephen Haft's law office located?
William Stephen Haft's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Stephen Haft handle?
William Stephen Haft focuses on litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Stephen Haft practiced law?
William Stephen Haft has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
What languages does William Stephen Haft speak?
William Stephen Haft provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did William Stephen Haft go to law school?
William Stephen Haft earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact William Stephen Haft for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1998
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1986

Languages

Bar Admissions

Colorado (Inactive)
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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