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William J. Hallett

William J. Hallett

Attorney and Counselor at Law
  • Personal Injury, Products Liability, Insurance Claims ...
  • New Jersey, New York
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Biography

William J. Hallett, Esq. is a litigator focusing his practice on matters involving civil litigation, including motor vehicle accident cases, dog bite cases, premises liability cases, labor law, and insurance matters. Mr. Hallett also has resolved numerous cases through alternative dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

In addition to advocating for his clients, Mr. Hallett has presented a course on childhood sexual abuse to other attorneys through the Erie County Bar Association. He is a frequent guest lecturer at the University of Buffalo School of Law and Monroe Community College on litigation topics. Mr. Hallett also has peer-edited a textbook for legal professionals, A Paralegal’s Guide to New York State Civil Procedure (Carosa, 2021).

Mr. Hallett graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Law and Rochester Institute of Technology, where he received a degree in political science and journalism. Mr. Hallett is a member of the Inns of Court, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association, Erie County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has been appointed as a court evaluator for adult guardianship cases in Erie County.

Mr. Hallett is admitted to practice in all state courts of New York and New Jersey, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
New Jersey Courts
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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2nd Circuit
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United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York
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United States Court of Federal Claims
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United States District Court, Western District of New York
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Languages
  • American Sign Language
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Law Office of J. Michael Hayes
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Attorney
The Coppola Firm
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Attorney | Law Clerk
Law Office of J. Michael Hayes
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Education
SUNY Buffalo Law School
J.D.
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Awards
Mediation & Negotiation
International Bar Association
Professional Associations
State Bar of New York
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A Paralegal's Guide to New York State Civil Procedure
William J. Gerken, Esq. (Editor)
New technology, New legal concerns
Buffalo Law Journal
Speaking Engagements
Guest Lecturer, Civil Procedure
Monroe Community College
Guest Lecturer, Civil Procedure
Monroe Community College
Child Victims Act, CLE
Erie County Bar Association
Guest Lecturer, Anatomy of a Personal Injury Case
University at Buffalo Law School
Contact & Map
Law Office of J Michael Hayes
Buffalo
69 Delaware Avenue
Suite 1111
Buffalo, NY 14202
Telephone: (716) 907-7598
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed