Atty. William A Kessler
William A Kessler is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, securities offerings, tax. William received a degree from USC Law School, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 15 years.
Mergers & Acquisitions & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 15+ Years Experience
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About William A Kessler at a Glance
William A Kessler is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on tax, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Admitted to The State Bar of California (2011). Educated at USC Law School, Los Angeles, CA Univ of Southern Calif, Los Angeles, CA (—). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William A Kessler
- William A Kessler is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, securities offerings, tax
- William received a degree from USC Law School, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 15 years
- William practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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William A Kessler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A Kessler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Tax Law in Los Angeles
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Los Angeles
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Securities Law in Los Angeles
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose William A Kessler
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William A Kessler's practice in the field of tax, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William A Kessler brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax, m&a, and securities, William A Kessler can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means William A Kessler attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues William A Kessler Handles in Los Angeles
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