Atty. Bill Lann Lee

Atty. Bill Lann Lee

Bill Lann Lee is a lawyer practicing human rights, civil rights, discrimination and 2 other areas of law. Bill received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Bill Lann Lee at a glance

Bill Lann Lee is a employment and civil rights attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), California U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Elevent (1983), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and District of Colorado (2005). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1974) and Yale University (B.A. History, 1971). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bill Lann Lee is a lawyer practicing human rights, civil rights, discrimination and 2 other areas of law
  • Bill received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Bill practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bill Lann Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bill Lann Lee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Bill Lann Lee is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Bill Lann Lee is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Berkeley 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 Bill Lann Lee

Where is Bill Lann Lee's law office located?
Bill Lann Lee's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bill Lann Lee handle?
Bill Lann Lee focuses on employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bill Lann Lee practiced law?
Bill Lann Lee has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Bill Lann Lee go to law school?
Bill Lann Lee earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. History, 1971).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1974
B.A. History
Yale University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Elevent
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and District of Colorado
Admitted: 2005

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