Atty. William David Clifton

Atty. William David Clifton

William David Clifton is a lawyer practicing business law, business entities, federal income tax and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Louisville Louisville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About William David Clifton at a glance

William David Clifton is a business, tax, tax litigation, and m&a attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980) and Kentucky (1998). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1980) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William David Clifton is a lawyer practicing business law, business entities, federal income tax and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

William David Clifton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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Tax Litigation

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William David Clifton

Where is William David Clifton's law office located?
William David Clifton's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William David Clifton handle?
William David Clifton focuses on business, tax, tax litigation, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has William David Clifton practiced law?
William David Clifton has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William David Clifton go to law school?
William David Clifton earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact William David Clifton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1980
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
Kentucky
Admitted: 1998

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