Atty. William Stuart Dornette

Atty. William Stuart Dornette

William Stuart Dornette is a lawyer practicing securities - litigation, corporate governance, sports and 9 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About William Stuart Dornette at a glance

William Stuart Dornette is a Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, tax, class action, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1976). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Williams College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations/Recognitions AV Peer Review Rating. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Stuart Dornette is a lawyer practicing securities - litigation, corporate governance, sports and 9 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Stuart Dornette's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Education Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Stuart Dornette

Where is William Stuart Dornette's law office located?
William Stuart Dornette's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Stuart Dornette handle?
William Stuart Dornette focuses on business, tax, class action, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Stuart Dornette practiced law?
William Stuart Dornette has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William Stuart Dornette go to law school?
William Stuart Dornette earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William Stuart Dornette for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Stuart Dornette received?
William Stuart Dornette's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Williams College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1976

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