Atty. William Wray Emley, Sr.

Atty. William Wray Emley, Sr.

William Wray Emley, Sr. is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights & bankruptcy, collections, education & school law and 3 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

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About William Wray Emley, Sr. at a glance

William Wray Emley, Sr. is a Partner based in Canton, Ohio, practicing at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and education. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1971) and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, California (J.D., 1971) and Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Wray Emley, Sr. is a lawyer practicing creditors' rights & bankruptcy, collections, education & school law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC in Canton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Wray Emley, Sr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Wray Emley, Sr. 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Wray Emley, Sr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Wray Emley, Sr. is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William Wray Emley, Sr. is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

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

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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 Canton 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 Wray Emley, Sr.

Where is William Wray Emley, Sr.'s law office located?
William Wray Emley, Sr.'s law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. The firm is Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Wray Emley, Sr. handle?
William Wray Emley, Sr. focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Wray Emley, Sr. practiced law?
William Wray Emley, Sr. has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William Wray Emley, Sr. go to law school?
William Wray Emley, Sr. earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact William Wray Emley, Sr. for a consultation?
You can contact William Wray Emley, Sr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Wray Emley, Sr. received?
William Wray Emley, Sr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, California
- 1971
A.B.
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
- 1967

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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