Atty. William H. Napier

Atty. William H. Napier

William H. Napier is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, tax and 2 other areas of law.

Fort Madison Fort Madison 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About William H. Napier at a glance

William H. Napier is an Attorney based in Fort Madison, Iowa, practicing at Napier, Wolf & Popejoy, LLP. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1959). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1959) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lee County (President, 1985) and Iowa State (Advisory Member, Committee on Taxation, 1987-1990 Member, Task Force on Administrative Law, 1994—. Fellow) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fort Madison, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William H. Napier is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, tax and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1957, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • William practices at Napier, Wolf & Popejoy, LLP in Fort Madison, IA

Practice Areas Explained

William H. Napier's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William H. Napier is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William H. Napier is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William H. Napier is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William H. Napier is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William H. Napier

Where is William H. Napier's law office located?
William H. Napier's law practice is located in Fort Madison, Iowa. The firm is Napier, Wolf & Popejoy, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. Napier handle?
William H. Napier focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has William H. Napier practiced law?
William H. Napier has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did William H. Napier go to law school?
William H. Napier earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (B.A., 1957).
How can I contact William H. Napier for a consultation?
You can contact William H. Napier directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William H. Napier received?
William H. Napier's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1959
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1959

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