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William J. Garry

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wgarry@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (516) 880-8490  
- Long Island, NY Office
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Bill defends cases in both New York state and federal courts focusing on corporate, commercial and real estate litigation, and personal injury defense. He has extensive experience in premises liability, labor law construction accidents, property damage, product liability, vehicle liability, transportation cases, civil rights violations, corporate and commercial litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, foreclosure actions, real estate transactions and disputes and breach of contract claims.

Bill provides representation to municipalities in litigation matters and civil rights violation cases. He represents and defends public transportation providers as well as provides representation to privately-held corporations, not-for-profit corporations and private individuals in complex commercial and real estate matters.

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February 18, 2021

Harris Beach Wins Summary Judgment for Contractor and Insulates It from Liability

The New York State Supreme Court, Kings County recently granted summary judgment to Harris Beach’s contractor client, where a plaintiff alle
January 25, 2021

Supreme Court Holds Creditor Retention of Debtor’s Property Does Not Violate “Automatic Stay”

The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a decision regarding the scope of the “automatic stay” codified at section 362 of the
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Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association, member
  • Nassau County Bar Association, member
  • Defense Research Institute, member
  • State of New York, Appellate Division’s Independent Judicial Election Commission, member
  • State University of New York Maritime College Council, member

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Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent®

Admissions
New YorkU.S. District Court, California - Eastern DistrictU.S. District Court, California - Southern District
Education

Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD 
1983

Brooklyn College

BA 
1979

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Legal Practices

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Business Litigation
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability

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Municipalities and Local Agencies
Gaming, Hospitality and Retail
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Partner William J. Garry

William J. Garry

Member

wgarry@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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People
Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Partner William J. Garry

William J. Garry

wgarry@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (516) 880-8490
Long Island, NY Office

Profile

Bill defends cases in both New York state and federal courts focusing on corporate, commercial and real estate litigation, and personal injury defense. He has extensive experience in premises liability, labor law construction accidents, property damage, product liability, vehicle liability, transportation cases, civil rights violations, corporate and commercial litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, foreclosure actions, real estate transactions and disputes and breach of contract claims.

Bill provides representation to municipalities in litigation matters and civil rights violation cases. He represents and defends public transportation providers as well as provides representation to privately-held corporations, not-for-profit corporations and private individuals in complex commercial and real estate matters.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Member of:

Business Litigation
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability

Industry Teams

Member of:

Municipalities and Local Agencies
Gaming, Hospitality and Retail

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Admissions

New YorkU.S. District Court, California - Eastern DistrictU.S. District Court, California - Southern District

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association, member
  • Nassau County Bar Association, member
  • Defense Research Institute, member
  • State of New York, Appellate Division’s Independent Judicial Election Commission, member
  • State University of New York Maritime College Council, member

Recognition

Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent®

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