Atty. William Douglas Whiteman

Atty. William Douglas Whiteman

William Douglas Whiteman is a lawyer practicing general practice, real estate, landlord and tenant law and 10 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of New Mexico in 1971, and has been licensed for 45 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About William Douglas Whiteman at a glance

William Douglas Whiteman is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Willia D. Whiteman. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, contracts, probate, and employment. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1981) and University of New Mexico (B.S. Chemical, 1971). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Douglas Whiteman is a lawyer practicing general practice, real estate, landlord and tenant law and 10 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of New Mexico in 1971, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices at Willia D. Whiteman in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Douglas Whiteman's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Contracts

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Probate

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 San Francisco 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 Douglas Whiteman

Where is William Douglas Whiteman's law office located?
William Douglas Whiteman's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Willia D. Whiteman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Douglas Whiteman handle?
William Douglas Whiteman focuses on wills, trusts, contracts, probate, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Douglas Whiteman practiced law?
William Douglas Whiteman has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William Douglas Whiteman go to law school?
William Douglas Whiteman earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S. Chemical, 1971).
How can I contact William Douglas Whiteman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1981
B.S. Chemical
University of New Mexico
- 1971

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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