Atty. William Harris Leifer

Atty. William Harris Leifer

William Harris Leifer is a lawyer practicing commercial leasing, landlord and tenant law, commercial and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Harris Leifer at a glance

William Harris Leifer is a business and landlord/tenant attorney based in Fresno, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California (1974), and U.S. Tax Court (1976). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1973) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fresno County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Harris Leifer is a lawyer practicing commercial leasing, landlord and tenant law, commercial and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices in Fresno, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Harris Leifer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Harris Leifer 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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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

William Harris Leifer is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →

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 Fresno 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 Harris Leifer

Where is William Harris Leifer's law office located?
William Harris Leifer's law practice is located in Fresno, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Harris Leifer handle?
William Harris Leifer focuses on business, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Harris Leifer practiced law?
William Harris Leifer has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Harris Leifer go to law school?
William Harris Leifer earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact William Harris Leifer for a consultation?
You can contact William Harris Leifer 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 Harris Leifer received?
William Harris Leifer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1973
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976

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