Atty. William J Perkins

Atty. William J Perkins

William J Perkins is a lawyer practicing criminal law, property law, divorce and 1 other area of law. William has been licensed for 47 years.

Jena Jena 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William J Perkins at a glance

William J Perkins is a divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, and real estate attorney based in Jena, Louisiana. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1983), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1983). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1979). Serands clients in Jena, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William J Perkins is a lawyer practicing criminal law, property law, divorce and 1 other area of law
  • William has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices in Jena, LA

Practice Areas Explained

William J Perkins's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William J Perkins is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William J Perkins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

William J Perkins is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J Perkins

Where is William J Perkins's law office located?
William J Perkins's law practice is located in Jena, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J Perkins handle?
William J Perkins focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has William J Perkins practiced law?
William J Perkins has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William J Perkins go to law school?
William J Perkins earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact William J Perkins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1983

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