Atty. Ray William Sowards

Atty. Ray William Sowards

Ray William Sowards is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, personal injury law, estate planning law and 1 other area of law. Ray received a B.S. degree from California State University at Hayward in 1973, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Milpitas Milpitas 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Ray William Sowards at a glance

Ray William Sowards is a Member based in Milpitas, California, practicing at Sowards Law Firm. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, estate planning, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at Lincoln University (J.D., 1985) and California State University at Hayward (B.S., 1973). Active member of Santa Clara County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Milpitas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ray William Sowards is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, personal injury law, estate planning law and 1 other area of law
  • Ray received a B.S. degree from California State University at Hayward in 1973, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Ray practices at Sowards Law Firm in Milpitas, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ray William Sowards's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Ray William Sowards is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

Ray William Sowards is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Ray William Sowards is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Milpitas 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 Ray William Sowards

Where is Ray William Sowards's law office located?
Ray William Sowards's law practice is located in Milpitas, California. The firm is Sowards Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ray William Sowards handle?
Ray William Sowards focuses on trusts, personal injury, estate planning, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ray William Sowards practiced law?
Ray William Sowards has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Ray William Sowards go to law school?
Ray William Sowards earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Ray William Sowards for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lincoln University
- 1985
B.S.
California State University at Hayward
- 1973

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989

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