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William Arcona Lorenz
- Getzville, NY
- Licensed for 6 years
About William
William A. Lorenz, Jr. joined HoganWillig as an Associate Attorney in the fall of 2013, after working as an Attorney of Counsel in Hamburg, New York. Mr. Lorenz currently focuses his practice in the areas of Civil Litigation, Corporate & Business Law, and Real Estate Law. Mr. Lorenz brings a variety of legal experience with him to HoganWillig, having worked in the areas of civil litigation, criminal practice, family law, intellectual property law, landlord-tenant law, and real estate law. Since admission to the New York State Bar, Mr. Lorenz has appeared in courts in both Erie and Niagara County on various matters, including evictions and civil litigation.
While attending SUNY Buffalo Law School, Mr. Lorenz simultaneously coached and coordinated the first Mock Trial team for UB's chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, and competed in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Practice areas
- Litigation: 25%
6 years
- Criminal defense: 20%
- Personal injury: 20%
- Child abuse: 15%
Child Victims Act- Civil Lawsuits
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
HoganWillig - Main Office
2410 North Forest Road
Suite 301
Getzville, NY, 14068
HoganWillig PLLC- Buffalo Office
155 Summer St.
Buffalo, NY, 14222
HoganWillig PLLC- Lancaster Office
43 Central Ave
Lancaster, NY, 14086
HoganWillig PLLC- Ellicottville Office
6133 Route 219 South
Ste. 1005
Ellicottville, NY, 14731
HoganWillig PLLC- Lockport Office
770 Davison Road
Lockport, NY, 14094
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2013 | 07/11/2019 |
| Legal answers | 5 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | HoganWillig, PLLC | 2013 - Present |
| Attorney of Counsel | The Laufer Law Firm | 2013 - 2013 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canisius College Alumni Association | Board of Directors | 2018 - Present |
| Bar Association of Erie County | Member | N/A |
| New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International | Member | N/A |
| DiGamma Honor Society | Member | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Canisius College Prelaw Advisory Council | Member | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Business First | Child Victims Act extends statute, puts onus on institutions | 2019 |
| Buffalo Law Journal | Secret Identity: Attorney by Day | 2019 |
| Buffalo Law Journal | Bifurcation and why someone might want two trials | 2018 |
| HoganWillig Blog | Legal Limelight | 2017 |
| HoganWillig Blog | William A. Lorenz, Jr., Admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court | 2017 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
| Canisius College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2009 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Press Conference with local Media | NY Child Victims Act | 2018 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Levy v. City of Buffalo | Won; jury verdict $320,002.00 |
| Mario and Deborah Franco v. City of Rochester | 50-50 Liability |
| People v. Robert B. Hansen | Settled; felony reduced to B-Misdemeanor |
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