William A. Maher

William Maher is a founding member of the Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP, and leads the Firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. In his more than 30 years of practice, Bill has had broad experience in litigating, arbitrating or mediating high-stakes commercial disputes, has tried numerous cases and arbitrations, and has argued appeals in both state and federal court. For the last 16 years, Bill has been recognized by Chambers USA (a leading independent evaluator of lawyers and law firms) as a leading lawyer for business disputes in New York. In 2023, Chambers USA stated that Bill “is routinely engaged by financial institutions to handle diverse disputes in the MBS [mortgage-backed securities] arena, and also offers a broader commercial practice including experience in antitrust and M&A disputes.” In 2022, Chambers USA quoted Bill’s clients as follows: “An outstanding litigator and superb tactician” and “He’s a tough, thoughtful litigator and very strong oral advocate.” In 2023, Bill was included on this year's Super Lawyers list in business litigation in New York Awards and Honors Honors In 2023, Bill was included on this year's Super Lawyers list in business litigation in New York

• Founding Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution Group

• SImpson Thacher & Bartlett, Associate, 1986 - 1995
• Hon. Milton Pollack, Law Clerk, 1985 - 1986
• Languages
• English

• Essilor International SAS, et ano. v. J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1327 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 4, 2023)
• The City of Philadelphia, et al. v. Bank of America Corp., et al., Case No. 19-cv-1608 (JMF) (S.D.N.Y.)
• Alesco Preferred Funding VIII, Ltd., et al. v. ACP Re, Ltd., et al., 209 A.D.3d 558 (1st Dep’t 2022)
• In re Interest Rate Swaps Antitrust Litigation, No. 16-md-2704 (JPO) (S.D.N.Y.)
• In re Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., et al., Case No. 08-13555 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
• Assured Guaranty (UK) Ltd. V. J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., 18 N.Y.3d 341 (2011)
• Neurological Surgery, P.C., et al. v. MLMIC Insurance Company, 208 A.D.3d 1238 (2d Dep’t 2022)

• New York, 1986
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1987
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1987
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1995

• Member, Board of Trustees, Ranney School (Grades K-12, Tinton Falls, NJ) (2014-2019)
• Member, New York State Appellate Division, First Department, Department Disciplinary Committee (2009-2014)
• Member, Council on Judicial Administration, Association of the Bar of the City of New York (2001-2004)