Atty. William J. Mauzy

Atty. William J. Mauzy

William J. Mauzy.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William J. Mauzy at a glance

William J. Mauzy is an Owner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Law Offices of William J. Mauzy. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on white collar. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1973), U.S. District Court District of Minnesota (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and U.S. Tax Court (1986). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota (J.D., 1973) and Carleton College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Mauzy
  • Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers
  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Having tried more than 100 cases in state and federal court, he has been selected continuously for 30 years for the book The Best Lawyers in America
  • Mauzy is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Criminal Trial Specialist and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Trial Specialist
  • Effectively representing individuals and corporations in all criminal matters, he has won acquittals in a wide variety of matters including securities fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud, bid rigging, health care fraud, antitrust, ERISA fraud, mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, environmental crimes and bribery
  • Mauzy achieved the first acquittal in Minnesota using the battered woman’s syndrome defense in a murder trial
  • In one of his many white collar cases, he became the first attorney in Minnesota to try a case against the Office of Independent Counsel
  • Mauzy’s client, an insurance company CEO, was acquitted of all charges after a lengthy trial in Washington, D.C
  • Mauzy won an acquittal for the former Chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota for alleged illegal corporate campaign contribution, and an acquittal for a highly regarded Twin Cities pediatrician on criminal sexual assault charges
  • Mauzy is admitted to practice in the United States District Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, United States Supreme Court and United States Tax Court
  • He also is admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin
  • B.A. 1969, Carleton College
  • J.D. cum laude, 1973, University of Minnesota

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Mauzy's Areas of Practice

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

White Collar Crimes

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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

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Where is William J. Mauzy's law office located?
William J. Mauzy's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Law Offices of William J. Mauzy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Mauzy handle?
William J. Mauzy focuses on white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William J. Mauzy practiced law?
William J. Mauzy has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William J. Mauzy go to law school?
William J. Mauzy earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
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What awards or recognition has William J. Mauzy received?
William J. Mauzy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 1973
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1986
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2011

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