Atty. William James Kenny

Atty. William James Kenny

William James Kenny is a lawyer practicing taxation law, corporate law, estate planning law. William received a degree from Garden Gate University in 1979, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Portland Portland 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About William James Kenny at a glance

William James Kenny is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Washington (inactive) (1973) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington and U.S. Tax Court (1973). Educated at Garden Gate University (M.S. Taxation, 1979) and Gonzaga University (J.D., 1973). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William James Kenny is a lawyer practicing taxation law, corporate law, estate planning law
  • William received a degree from Garden Gate University in 1979, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William James Kenny's Areas of Practice

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

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 James Kenny is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William James Kenny is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Tax Law

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

William James Kenny is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William James Kenny

Where is William James Kenny's law office located?
William James Kenny's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Kenny handle?
William James Kenny focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William James Kenny practiced law?
William James Kenny has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William James Kenny go to law school?
William James Kenny earned their education at (M.S. Taxation, 1979); (J.D., 1973).
How can I contact William James Kenny for a consultation?
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Education

M.S. Taxation
Garden Gate University
- 1979
J.D.
Gonzaga University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Washington (inactive)
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1973

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