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William H. Hython

Senior Counsel

whython@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (315) 214-2048  
- Syracuse, NY Office

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William Hython
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William focuses his practice on commercial litigation, representing clients in complex business disputes, real estate litigation, title disputes and premises liability matters. As a member of Harris Beach Murtha’s Business Litigation Practice Group, he manages an active caseload for a wide variety of clients, from global industry leaders to individual and family businesses, spanning publicly traded companies, privately held businesses, private equity firms and not-for-profit organizations.

William has a track record of securing favorable outcomes for his clients, and is known for his responsive, practical approach to litigation, in addition to his ability to counsel clients through every stage of a dispute.

Before joining Harris Beach Murtha, William was a partner at a prominent regional firm where he concentrated his practice on commercial litigation, civil defense and premises liability litigation.

  • Secured a summary judgment dismissal on behalf of a national service-provider client, preventing damages approaching $1 million.
  • Secured a summary judgment dismissal on behalf of a national eyeglass retailer client, preventing damages approaching $30 million.
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September 14, 2026

Attorney Joins Harris Beach Murtha to Litigate Commercial and Real Estate Disputes

William H. Hython’s William’s practice covers a broad range of commercial litigation and civil defense matters.
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  • Erie Canal Museum, board member

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Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Rising Star, since 2023

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New York
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

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Union College

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William Hython

William H. Hython

Senior Counsel

whython@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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People
Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
William Hython

William H. Hython

whython@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (315) 214-2048
Syracuse, NY Office

Profile

William focuses his practice on commercial litigation, representing clients in complex business disputes, real estate litigation, title disputes and premises liability matters. As a member of Harris Beach Murtha’s Business Litigation Practice Group, he manages an active caseload for a wide variety of clients, from global industry leaders to individual and family businesses, spanning publicly traded companies, privately held businesses, private equity firms and not-for-profit organizations.

William has a track record of securing favorable outcomes for his clients, and is known for his responsive, practical approach to litigation, in addition to his ability to counsel clients through every stage of a dispute.

Before joining Harris Beach Murtha, William was a partner at a prominent regional firm where he concentrated his practice on commercial litigation, civil defense and premises liability litigation.

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Admissions

New York

Representative Matters

  • Secured a summary judgment dismissal on behalf of a national service-provider client, preventing damages approaching $1 million.
  • Secured a summary judgment dismissal on behalf of a national eyeglass retailer client, preventing damages approaching $30 million.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Erie Canal Museum, board member

Recognition

Upstate New York Super Lawyers, Rising Star, since 2023

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. © 2026 Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC
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