Atty. William J. Self

Atty. William J. Self

Judge, Probate Court of Bibb County, Georgia, 1989-2012. Georgia Registered Mediator, current.

Macon Macon 52 J. Erfahrung 52 year
Call (478) 310-6274 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William J. Self at a glance

William J. Self is an Of Counsel based in Macon, Georgia, practicing at Anderson, Walker & Reichert, LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1974), Georgia Court of Appeals (1974), Georgia Supreme Court (1974), and U S District Court, Middle District of Georgia (1974). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1974) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1971). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Georgia American Bar Association Macon Bar Association. Serands clients in Macon, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Judge, Probate Court of Bibb County, Georgia, 1989-2012
  • Georgia Registered Mediator, current
  • Part-time Practitioner (2013 to present)
  • PLEASE read my areas of practice before contacting me
  • I am semi-retired and practice solely in the areas of probate, wills & estates, elder law, guardianship and conservatorship, and related topics

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Self's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Self handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

William J. Self is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →

Probate

William J. Self is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Georgia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William J. Self is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →

Power of Attorney

William J. Self is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Macon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J. Self

Where is William J. Self's law office located?
William J. Self's law practice is located in Macon, Georgia. The firm is Anderson, Walker & Reichert, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Self handle?
William J. Self focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William J. Self practiced law?
William J. Self has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William J. Self go to law school?
William J. Self earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.B.A., 1971).
How can I contact William J. Self for a consultation?
You can contact William J. Self directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William J. Self received?
William J. Self's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1974
B.B.A.
University of Georgia
- 1971

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1974
Georgia Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1974
Georgia Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
U S District Court, Middle District of Georgia
Admitted: 1974

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