Atty. William A. Duncan

Atty. William A. Duncan

William A. Duncan is a lawyer practicing business law, erisa, pension and profit sharing and 2 other areas of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Duncan at a glance

William A. Duncan is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Frantz Ward LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Tax Court (1987). Educated at University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Walsh College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ohio State Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section Benefits Council of Cleveland ASPPA Benefits Council (ABC) of Cleveland WEB, Inc and Estate Planning Council of Cleveland Tax Club of Cleveland International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A. Duncan is a lawyer practicing business law, erisa, pension and profit sharing and 2 other areas of law
  • William A. received a B.A. degree from Walsh College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William A. practices at Frantz Ward LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Duncan's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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

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. Duncan is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

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

William A. Duncan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William A. Duncan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William A. Duncan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William A. Duncan

Where is William A. Duncan's law office located?
William A. Duncan's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Frantz Ward LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Duncan handle?
William A. Duncan focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William A. Duncan practiced law?
William A. Duncan has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William A. Duncan go to law school?
William A. Duncan earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact William A. Duncan for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Duncan 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. Duncan received?
William A. Duncan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Akron School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Walsh College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987

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