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Atty. William J. Brauer

Atty. William J. Brauer

William J. Brauer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, residential real estate and 1 other area of law.

Albany Albany 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Brauer at a glance

William J. Brauer is a Member based in Albany, California, practicing at William J. Brauer Law Office. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1969) and California (1972). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1969) and Princeton University (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Albany, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William J. Brauer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, residential real estate and 1 other area of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at William J. Brauer Law Office in Albany, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Brauer's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

William J. Brauer is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in California →

Probate

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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. Brauer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Commercial Real Estate

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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 Albany 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 J. Brauer

Where is William J. Brauer's law office located?
William J. Brauer's law practice is located in Albany, California. The firm is William J. Brauer Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Brauer handle?
William J. Brauer focuses on residential, probate, estate planning, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William J. Brauer practiced law?
William J. Brauer has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William J. Brauer go to law school?
William J. Brauer earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact William J. Brauer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William J. Brauer received?
William J. Brauer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1969
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1969
California
Admitted: 1972

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