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About William A. Smiley at a glance
William A. Smiley is a Member based in Portage, Wisconsin, practicing at Smiley Law Office. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1977). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1977) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Portage, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Atty. William A. Smiley is a lawyer practicing family law, general practice, real estate and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- William practices at Smiley Law Office in Portage, WI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Smiley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
William A. Smiley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Wisconsin →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William A. Smiley is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William A. Smiley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portage are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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