Atty. William D Sommerness

Atty. William D Sommerness

William D Sommerness is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wills. William received a B.S. degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 1966, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Hutchinson Hutchinson 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About William D Sommerness at a glance

William D Sommerness is a Member based in Hutchinson, Minnesota, practicing at Sommerness Law Office. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1968). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1968) and William Mitchell College of Law (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Minnesota Association of Hospital Attorneys. Serands clients in Hutchinson, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William D Sommerness is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wills
  • William received a B.S. degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 1966, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • William practices at Sommerness Law Office in Hutchinson, MN

Practice Areas Explained

William D Sommerness's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

William D Sommerness is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →

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 D Sommerness is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William D Sommerness

Where is William D Sommerness's law office located?
William D Sommerness's law practice is located in Hutchinson, Minnesota. The firm is Sommerness Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D Sommerness handle?
William D Sommerness focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William D Sommerness practiced law?
William D Sommerness has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did William D Sommerness go to law school?
William D Sommerness earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact William D Sommerness for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William D Sommerness received?
William D Sommerness's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1968
B.S.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1968

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