Atty. William Brainard Daniels

Atty. William Brainard Daniels

William Brainard Daniels is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, real estate, corporate law and 2 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Carmel Carmel 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About William Brainard Daniels at a glance

William Brainard Daniels is a trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Carmel, California. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in California (1967), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1967), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1968), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1971). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1966) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Carmel, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Brainard Daniels is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, real estate, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • William practices in Carmel, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Brainard Daniels's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Brainard Daniels is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

William Brainard Daniels is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Carmel 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 Brainard Daniels

Where is William Brainard Daniels's law office located?
William Brainard Daniels's law practice is located in Carmel, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Brainard Daniels handle?
William Brainard Daniels focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Brainard Daniels practiced law?
William Brainard Daniels has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William Brainard Daniels go to law school?
William Brainard Daniels earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact William Brainard Daniels for a consultation?
You can contact William Brainard Daniels 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 Brainard Daniels received?
William Brainard Daniels's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1966
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1963

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982

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