Atty. William A. Buchanan

Atty. William A. Buchanan

William A. Buchanan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and family, divorce, child custody and visitation and 9 other areas of law.

Bellevue Bellevue 47 J. Erfahrung 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Buchanan at a glance

William A. Buchanan is a Member based in Bellevue, Washington, practicing at William A. Buchanan. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Washington (1979). Educated at University of Idaho (J.D., 1978) and University of Washington (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of East King County, Washington State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William A. Buchanan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and family, divorce, child custody and visitation and 9 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at William A. Buchanan in Bellevue, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Buchanan's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

William A. Buchanan is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Washington →

Probate

William A. Buchanan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William A. Buchanan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Washington →

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 A. Buchanan is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William A. Buchanan

Where is William A. Buchanan's law office located?
William A. Buchanan's law practice is located in Bellevue, Washington. The firm is William A. Buchanan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Buchanan handle?
William A. Buchanan focuses on divorce, child custody, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William A. Buchanan practiced law?
William A. Buchanan has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William A. Buchanan go to law school?
William A. Buchanan earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William A. Buchanan for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Buchanan 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 A. Buchanan received?
William A. Buchanan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Idaho
- 1978
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1979

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