Atty. William Fred Norton

Atty. William Fred Norton

William Fred Norton is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, class actions and 3 other areas of law. William Fred received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1993, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Oakland Oakland 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About William Fred Norton at a glance

William Fred Norton is an Assoc. Gen. Coun.-Litigation based in Oakland, California. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2003) and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and (2003). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Dayton (B.A. History, 1993). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Fred Norton is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, class actions and 3 other areas of law
  • William Fred received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1993, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • William Fred practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Fred Norton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Fred Norton 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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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 Oakland 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 Fred Norton

Where is William Fred Norton's law office located?
William Fred Norton's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Fred Norton handle?
William Fred Norton focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Fred Norton practiced law?
William Fred Norton has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did William Fred Norton go to law school?
William Fred Norton earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. History, 1993).
How can I contact William Fred Norton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1999
B.A. History
University of Dayton
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and
Admitted: 2003

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