Atty. William Austin Brackney

Atty. William Austin Brackney

William Austin Brackney is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, taxation law. William received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1952, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Winston Salem Winston Salem 67 yrs experience 67 year
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About William Austin Brackney at a glance

William Austin Brackney is a estate planning and tax attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1959) and North Carolina (1965). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1958) and Duke University (B.A., 1952). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Austin Brackney is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, taxation law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1952, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • William practices in Winston-Salem, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William Austin Brackney's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William Austin Brackney is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Common questions about William Austin Brackney

Where is William Austin Brackney's law office located?
William Austin Brackney's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Austin Brackney handle?
William Austin Brackney focuses on estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William Austin Brackney practiced law?
William Austin Brackney has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did William Austin Brackney go to law school?
William Austin Brackney earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (B.A., 1952).
How can I contact William Austin Brackney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1958
B.A.
Duke University
- 1952

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1959
North Carolina
Admitted: 1965

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