Atty. William Franklin Capps

Atty. William Franklin Capps

William Franklin Capps is a lawyer practicing corporate, international, mergers and acquisitions and 21 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Whittier College in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William Franklin Capps at a glance

William Franklin Capps is a Partner; Chairman, Corporate Department based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Jeffer Mangels Butler And Mitchell Llp. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, m&a, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1973). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1973) and Whittier College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Franklin Capps is a lawyer practicing corporate, international, mergers and acquisitions and 21 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Whittier College in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Franklin Capps's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Franklin Capps is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

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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 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 Franklin Capps

Where is William Franklin Capps's law office located?
William Franklin Capps's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Jeffer Mangels Butler And Mitchell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Franklin Capps handle?
William Franklin Capps focuses on contracts, business, real estate, m&a, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Franklin Capps practiced law?
William Franklin Capps has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William Franklin Capps go to law school?
William Franklin Capps earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William Franklin Capps for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Franklin Capps received?
William Franklin Capps's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1973
B.A.
Whittier College
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973

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