Atty. William D Cleaveland

Atty. William D Cleaveland

Mr. William D Cleaveland is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, regulatory law, contracts and 14 other areas of law.

Mesa Mesa 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About William D Cleaveland at a glance

William D Cleaveland is a contracts, business, real estate, ip, and zoning attorney based in Mesa, Arizona. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1993), U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1998). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 1993) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1981). Serands clients in Mesa, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William D Cleaveland is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, regulatory law, contracts and 14 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • William practices in Mesa, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

William D Cleaveland's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William D Cleaveland

Where is William D Cleaveland's law office located?
William D Cleaveland's law practice is located in Mesa, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D Cleaveland handle?
William D Cleaveland focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has William D Cleaveland practiced law?
William D Cleaveland has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did William D Cleaveland go to law school?
William D Cleaveland earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact William D Cleaveland for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Arizona State University
- 1993
B.S.
Iowa State University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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