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William J. Hallett
also known as William J. Gerken
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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 2023, Mr. Hallett obtained a judgment of over $10,602,247 for a client who was a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
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.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 4 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 6 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Location
Cantor, Wolff, Nicastro & Hall LLC
959 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14223
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Posted by Susan | February 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
An amicable personla injury lawyer who will represent you capably and professionally
My wife & I would like to highly recommend Bill Hallett for his excellent representation as our personal injury attorney. We found him to be a good communicator who conscientiously addressed all of our concerns, and balanced candor with sincere compassion for the trauma we had experienced resulting f...
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Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Mediation & Negotiation Competition, International Bar Association
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, Cantor, Wolff, Nicastro & Hall LLC
2022 - 2025
Attorney, Law Office of J. Michael Hayes
2021 - 2022
Attorney, The Coppola Firm
2020 - 2021
Attorney, Law Office of J. Michael Hayes
Associations
American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Bar Association of Erie County
Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
Charles S. Desmond American Inn Of Court
Buffalo Junior Chamber of Commerce
2023 - 2025
Explore BuffaloBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
JMH 500 Doe vs. Gaeta
$10,608,156.50 — Plaintiff Verdict
Pabilonia vs. Pabilonia
$550,000 — Plaintiff Verdict
Labor Law Appeal
Won the Appeal
Education
2019
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
Juris Doctor
2015
Rochester Institute of Technology
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2023
Guest Lecturer
Civil Litigation — Trial
2022
The Coppola Firm
New Uniform Trial Court Rules
2022
Bar Association of Erie County
Child Victims Act Update – What’s Happening in NYS Courts
2020
Bar Association of Erie County
Child Victims Act: First Year Update
Publications
2020
A Paralegal's Guide to New York State Civil Procedure
Editor
2018
Buffalo Law Journal
New Technology, New Legal Concerns
Languages
English
American Sign Language