Atty. William Edward Trachman

Atty. William Edward Trachman

Mr. William Edward Trachman is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business restructuring, complex litigation & jury trials and 8 other areas of law.

San Rafael San Rafael 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (628) 284-9727 Book Appointment

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About William Edward Trachman at a glance

William Edward Trachman is an Associate based in San Rafael, California, practicing at Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Gross & Leoni, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, bankruptcy, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2005), District of Columbia (2007), California U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Washington (2008), and Colorado (2013). Educated at UC Berkley (J.D. University, 2005) and University of California at Berkeley B.A. Political Science University of California at Berkeley B.A. cum laude University of California at Berkeley B.A. 2002 National Debate Champion Univers (B.A. Political, 2002). Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Edward Trachman is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business restructuring, complex litigation & jury trials and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • William practices at Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Gross & Leoni, LLP in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Edward Trachman's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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White Collar Crimes

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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 Rafael 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 Edward Trachman

Where is William Edward Trachman's law office located?
William Edward Trachman's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. The firm is Nielsen, Merksamer, Parrinello, Gross & Leoni, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edward Trachman handle?
William Edward Trachman focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, bankruptcy, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Edward Trachman practiced law?
William Edward Trachman has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did William Edward Trachman go to law school?
William Edward Trachman earned their education at (J.D. University, 2005); (B.A. Political, 2002).
How can I contact William Edward Trachman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. University
UC Berkley
- 2005
B.A. Political
University of California at Berkeley B.A. Political Science University of California at Berkeley B.A. cum laude University of California at Berkeley B.A. 2002 National Debate Champion Univers
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit Washington
Admitted: 2008
Colorado
Admitted: 2013

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