Atty. William A. Sokol

Atty. William A. Sokol

William A. Sokol is a lawyer practicing labor arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiations, employee benefit plans and union-related trust funds, class actions and wage and hour litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Alameda Alameda 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About William A. Sokol at a glance

William A. Sokol is a Shareholder based in Alameda, California, practicing at Weinberg Roger And Rosenfeld. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on discrimination, trusts, employment, bankruptcy, and class action. Admitted to practice in California (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern District (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Berkeley (M.A. Modern, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Alameda, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William A. Sokol is a lawyer practicing labor arbitrations and collective bargaining negotiations, employee benefit plans and union-related trust funds, class actions and wage and hour litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a M.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld in Alameda, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Sokol's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

William A. Sokol is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in California →

Trusts

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Employment Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

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Class Action

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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 Alameda 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 William A. Sokol

Where is William A. Sokol's law office located?
William A. Sokol's law practice is located in Alameda, California. The firm is Weinberg Roger And Rosenfeld. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Sokol handle?
William A. Sokol focuses on discrimination, trusts, employment, bankruptcy, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William A. Sokol practiced law?
William A. Sokol has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William A. Sokol go to law school?
William A. Sokol earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (M.A. Modern, 1972).
How can I contact William A. Sokol for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William A. Sokol received?
William A. Sokol's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1976
M.A. Modern
University of California at Berkeley
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern District
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980

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