Atty. William Arthur Stephens
William Arthur Stephens is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning law, probate law. William received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1963, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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William Arthur Stephens is a probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Vancouver, Washington. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1972). Educated at Loyola Marymount University of Los Angeles (J.D., 1972) and California State University, Long Beach (B.A., 1963). Serands clients in Vancouver, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Arthur Stephens is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning law, probate law
- William received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1963, and has been licensed for 54 years
- William practices in Vancouver, WA
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William Arthur Stephens is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William Arthur Stephens is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Arthur Stephens is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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