Atty. William Alan Roy

Atty. William Alan Roy

William Alan Roy is a lawyer practicing civil practice section, probate & estate planning, general practice. William received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Birmingham Birmingham 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William Alan Roy at a glance

William Alan Roy is a Member based in Birmingham, Michigan, practicing at Roy Shecter & Vocht, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1991). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1974) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Alan Roy is a lawyer practicing civil practice section, probate & estate planning, general practice
  • William received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Roy Shecter & Vocht, P.C. in Birmingham, MI

Practice Areas Explained

William Alan Roy's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William Alan Roy is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

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 Alan Roy is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Alan Roy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Alan Roy

Where is William Alan Roy's law office located?
William Alan Roy's law practice is located in Birmingham, Michigan. The firm is Roy Shecter & Vocht, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Alan Roy handle?
William Alan Roy focuses on probate, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has William Alan Roy practiced law?
William Alan Roy has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Alan Roy go to law school?
William Alan Roy earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact William Alan Roy for a consultation?
You can contact William Alan Roy 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 Alan Roy received?
William Alan Roy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1974
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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