Atty. William David Ellis

Atty. William David Ellis

William David Ellis is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisition and disposition, construction and real estate development and 9 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Occidental College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About William David Ellis at a glance

William David Ellis is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1982) and Occidental College (A.B., 1979). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William David Ellis is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisition and disposition, construction and real estate development and 9 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Occidental College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William David Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William David Ellis 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.

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

William David Ellis is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Los Angeles 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 David Ellis

Where is William David Ellis's law office located?
William David Ellis's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William David Ellis handle?
William David Ellis focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William David Ellis practiced law?
William David Ellis has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William David Ellis go to law school?
William David Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact William David Ellis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1982
A.B.
Occidental College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982

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