Atty. William T. Wachenfeld

Atty. William T. Wachenfeld

William T. Wachenfeld is a lawyer practicing corporate, probate, insurance law.

Newark Newark 77 yrs experience 77 year
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Profile Summary

About William T. Wachenfeld at a glance

William T. Wachenfeld is a probate, business, and insurance attorney based in Newark, New Jersey. They have 77+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1949. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1949), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1949), U.S. Supreme Court (1957), and New York (1982). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1950) and Tufts University (A.B., 1947). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William T. Wachenfeld is a lawyer practicing corporate, probate, insurance law
  • William T. received a A.B. degree from Tufts University in 1947, and has been licensed for 77 years
  • William T. practices in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

William T. Wachenfeld's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is William T. Wachenfeld's law office located?
William T. Wachenfeld's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William T. Wachenfeld handle?
William T. Wachenfeld focuses on probate, business, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has William T. Wachenfeld practiced law?
William T. Wachenfeld has 77+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1949.
Where did William T. Wachenfeld go to law school?
William T. Wachenfeld earned their education at (J.D., 1950); (A.B., 1947).
How can I contact William T. Wachenfeld for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William T. Wachenfeld received?
William T. Wachenfeld's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1950
A.B.
Tufts University
- 1947

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1949
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1949
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1957
New York
Admitted: 1982

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