Atty. William J Berens

Atty. William J Berens

William J Berens is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, tax litigation and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from College of St.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William J Berens at a glance

William J Berens is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, and tax litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1978). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1978) and College of St. Thomas (B.A. English, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William J Berens is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, tax litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from College of St. Thomas in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

William J Berens's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William J Berens is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →

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 J Berens is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Law

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

William J Berens is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Litigation

William J Berens is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J Berens

Where is William J Berens's law office located?
William J Berens's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J Berens handle?
William J Berens focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William J Berens practiced law?
William J Berens has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William J Berens go to law school?
William J Berens earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. English, 1975).
How can I contact William J Berens for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William J Berens received?
William J Berens's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 1978
B.A. English
College of St. Thomas
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1978

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