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William was born in Queens County. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from St. John’s University and a law degree from Saint John’s Law School. 

William currently works as managing attorney at William D Shanahan Law Office and as court arbitrator. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Nassau County and then as a senior trial litigator for Allstate Insurance.

William David Shanahan previously ran for judgeship in New York City Civil Court Queens County 6th Municipal Court District in 2023 and judgeship in New York City Civil Court Queens County in 2021 and 2022, but he did not win. 

As a managing partner at William D Shanahan Law Office, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

As a legal arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties, determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings, and decides when hearings will be held.

As a senior litigator at Allstate Insurance, managed key client relationships, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients specializing in trial litigation.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a managing partner at William D Shanahan Law Office, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.
- As a legal arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties, determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings, and decides when hearings will be held.
- As a senior litigator at Allstate Insurance, managed key client relationships, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients specializing in trial litigation.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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Volunteer work includes International Police & Veterans Foundation and Foreign Veterans, back to school giveaways, and food giveaways in Queens County.

- Volunteer work includes International Police & Veterans Foundation and Foreign Veterans, back to school giveaways, and food giveaways in Queens County.

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William David Shanahan previously ran for judgeship in New York City Civil Court Queens County 6th Municipal Court District in 2023 and judgeship in New York City Civil Court Queens County in 2021 and 2022, but did not win. 

- The New York Civil Court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $50,000 and other civil matters referred to it by the Supreme Court.
- It includes a small claims part for informal dispositions of matters not exceeding $10,000 and a housing part for landlord-tenant matters and housing code violations.
- There are 120 judges elected to the Civil Court, but only about 50 sit in it. The remaining judges sit in other courts, such as the Criminal Court or Family Court.
- Judges are elected to 10-year terms in partisan elections.
- They are paid a salary of $216,400.

Judge who handles majority of civil cases in New York