Integrity, honesty and absolute zealous representation of client interests are paramount in Bill’s practice.

His love of the law and pervasive desire to produce winning results for his clients are steady characteristics of his practice.

Bill is widely known and recognized for his instincts and unique insight in how to effectively and efficiently solve client problems. He is known as the lawyer at the negotiation table who will go the distance. Whether in an arbitration proceeding or a lawsuit, he consistently delivers excellent results. In recognition of his skill and commitment to excellence, he has been retained by some of the world’s largest, and most successful, publicly traded corporations, as well as by lawyers as clients. He has conscientiously represented also some of the poorest and most economically disadvantaged members of society. All of his clients are important.

Bill has tried a variety of cases to conclusion, both by jury verdict and bench decision. He has successfully litigated cases concerning a multitude of subject areas including complex medical negligence cases, stock valuation proceedings, shareholder, business and partner disputes, will and trust contests, patent and trademark work as well as cases concerning protected apple varieties and motorcycle emblems and logos and complex product liability cases involving products such as commercial pumps, automobiles and wire rope, among others.

He is a lawyer’s lawyer. He represents many attorneys and he represents the interests of many attorneys’ clients on discrete matters, often of a highly sensitive, private and important magnitude.

Over the years, Bill has gained a reputation as being firm, but fair, in his approach toward solving legal problems.

He is recognized as a leader in the practice areas of estate and trust litigation. He has successfully handled many cases involving objections to wills and trusts.

In his business litigation practice, issues litigated often relate to valuation of shares of stock in partnerships, interests in closely held family businesses, and division and valuation of complex equipment and significant amounts of land.

He has a significant amount of experience in litigating business matters, contractual interference, breaches of fiduciary duty, and employment related subjects including employee dishonesty, harassment, terminations and matters involving covenants not to compete and confidentiality/non-disclosure prohibitions.

Bill is married to Laurie Keniry, who is a tax attorney. They have two daughters, Grace and Mary. As a family they are active in many community, civic, political and charitable concerns. They are avid skiers and often can be found on Saratoga Lake, the Hudson River or on snow covered mountains.

Email Me or Call (518) 465-9500 ext 304

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT POSITION

Partner

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Litigation/Trial Practice
Personal Injury
Land Use, Zoning, Municipal Law
Real Estate - Commercial

BAR ADMISSIONS

Massachusetts, December 1989
New York, January 1990
U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1990
U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 2001
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2006

EDUCATION

Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1986 B.A.

Western New England College School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts, Albany Law School Union University, Albany, New York, 1989
J.D.

REPRESENTATIVE MUNICIPAL CLIENT

Special Counsel, Town of Charlton, 2001-Present

Special Counsel, Town of Amsterdam

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Supreme Court, Appellate Division Third Judicial Department Committee on Professional Standards, April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2010
Member

Supreme Court, Appellate Division Third Judicial Department Executive Committee, Committee on Professional Standards, October 1, 2007 - Present
Member

New York State Bar Association, Trial Section Secretary, 2009 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Trial Section Treasurer, 2008 - 2009

New York State Bar Association, Trial Section Executive Committee, 2001 - Present

New York State Bar Association

New York State Bar Foundation Fellow

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Albany County Bar Association

Saratoga County Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

New York State Bar Association, Section Leaders
Managing your Section’s Financial Operations: Discussion included Budgeting and Planning,
Role of Finance Committee and Financial Officers versus Treasurers

PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS

Partner, 1996 - present

Associate, 1990 - 1996