Atty. William Lanier Thomas

Atty. William Lanier Thomas

William Lanier Thomas is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business transactions, real property transaction and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Westmont College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Lanier Thomas at a glance

William Lanier Thomas is a trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Fresno, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1979). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1979) and Westmont College (B.A. English, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fresno County Bar Association Fresno Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Lanier Thomas is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business transactions, real property transaction and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Westmont College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices in Fresno, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Lanier Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William Lanier Thomas is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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 Lanier Thomas is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Lanier Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Lanier Thomas is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fresno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Lanier Thomas

Where is William Lanier Thomas's law office located?
William Lanier Thomas's law practice is located in Fresno, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lanier Thomas handle?
William Lanier Thomas focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Lanier Thomas practiced law?
William Lanier Thomas has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Lanier Thomas go to law school?
William Lanier Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. English, 1976).
How can I contact William Lanier Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact William Lanier Thomas 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 Lanier Thomas received?
William Lanier Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1979
B.A. English
Westmont College
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1979

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