Atty. William James Patterson

Atty. William James Patterson

William James Patterson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, asset protection, wills and 7 other areas of law. William received a Ph.B. degree from Monteith College in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Clover Clover 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About William James Patterson at a glance

William James Patterson is a wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning attorney based in Clover, South Carolina. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1967) and North Carolina (Inactive) (1980). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1967) and Monteith College (Ph.B., 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Clover, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William James Patterson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, asset protection, wills and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a Ph.B. degree from Monteith College in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • William practices in Clover, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William James Patterson's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William James Patterson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in South Carolina →

Contracts

William James Patterson is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in South Carolina →

Trusts

William James Patterson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in South Carolina →

Probate

William James Patterson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in South Carolina →

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 Patterson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William James Patterson

Where is William James Patterson's law office located?
William James Patterson's law practice is located in Clover, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Patterson handle?
William James Patterson focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William James Patterson practiced law?
William James Patterson has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did William James Patterson go to law school?
William James Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (Ph.B., 1964).
How can I contact William James Patterson for a consultation?
You can contact William James Patterson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William James Patterson received?
William James Patterson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1967
Ph.B.
Monteith College
- 1964

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1967
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1980

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