Atty. William Arthur Seavey

Atty. William Arthur Seavey

William Arthur Seavey is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate law, estates law and 2 other areas of law. William received a degree from Graduate Institute of International Studies, University of Geneva, Switzerland in 1956, and has been licensed for 69 years.

St. Helena St. Helena 69 yrs experience 69 year
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About William Arthur Seavey at a glance

William Arthur Seavey is a trusts, estate planning, business, and international attorney based in St. Helena, California. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in California (1957). Educated at Graduate Institute of International Studies, University of Geneva, Switzerland (Rotary International, 1956) and Harvard University (LL.B., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California American Bar Association American Society of International Law. Serands clients in St. Helena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Arthur Seavey is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate law, estates law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from Graduate Institute of International Studies, University of Geneva, Switzerland in 1956, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • William practices in St. Helena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Arthur Seavey's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William Arthur Seavey is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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 Arthur Seavey is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Arthur Seavey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

William Arthur Seavey is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in California →

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 St. Helena 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

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Where is William Arthur Seavey's law office located?
William Arthur Seavey's law practice is located in St. Helena, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Arthur Seavey handle?
William Arthur Seavey focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Arthur Seavey practiced law?
William Arthur Seavey has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did William Arthur Seavey go to law school?
William Arthur Seavey earned their education at (Rotary International, 1956); (LL.B., 1955).
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What awards or recognition has William Arthur Seavey received?
William Arthur Seavey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Rotary International
Graduate Institute of International Studies, University of Geneva, Switzerland
- 1956
LL.B.
Harvard University
- 1955

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1957

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