$ 300-400 per hour
William James Ashley Sparks
also known as William J.A. Sparks, Esq. , Attorney, Mediator & Arbitrator
About William
Biography
After 47 years of practice (admitted NY, NJ, & FL), large law firm training followed by in-house (> 30 years). Now practice primarily ADR,
includes Mediation and Arbitration. Areas focus Commercial, Construction, Mortgage Foreclosure, FTCA, PI, Product Liability,
Negligence disputes. Active in professional organizations, NYSBA, New York City Bar Association, (Professional Discipline Committee)
Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) , ADR and Commercial Litigation Committees.
International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), and American Corporate Counse (ACC) and others. FL and NJ Bar Associations.
I spend personal time in the raising and showing of champion Norwich Terrier show dogs (2007 - present) and have been active
in the Norwich Terrier Club of America (NTCA). I have served on not-for-profit Board of Directors (NYSDRA) in New York State
and other pro bono activities. (NCBA and NYSBA)
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Mediation
75%
17 years | 30 cases
Arbitration
10%
17 years | 15 cases
Litigation
10%
52 years | 1 case
Commercial Real Estate
5%
52 years | 5 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 52 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
William J. A. Sparks, Esq.
William J A Sparks, Attorney, Mediator & Arbitrator, 43 West 43rd Street Ste 87, New York City, NY, 10036-7424
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Experience
Honors
2013
Champion of Justic, Nassau County Bar Association
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney at Law, William J.A. Sparks, Esq.
1989 - 2009
Senior Litigation Counsel, W.R. Grace & Co.
1979 - 1989
Counsel, Olin Corp
1973 - 1978
Associate, Dewey Ballantine
Associations
2007 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
International Association of Defense CounselMember (Emeritus)
1992 - Present
Florida Association of the BarMember
1989 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Association of the Bar of New York CityMember
Education
1973
Duke University School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2014
Arbitration & Mediation
Mediation
Languages
English