Atty. William John Dutel

Atty. William John Dutel

William John Dutel is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, litigation and 7 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University at New Orleans in 1974, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Mandeville Mandeville 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Dutel at a glance

William John Dutel is a Member based in Mandeville, Louisiana, practicing at Dutel Law Firm. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976), U.S. Tax Court (1977), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1978). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1976) and Louisiana State University at New Orleans (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Covington, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Mandeville, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William John Dutel is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University at New Orleans in 1974, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Dutel Law Firm in Mandeville, LA

Practice Areas Explained

William John Dutel's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William John Dutel is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Louisiana →

Trusts

William John Dutel is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Louisiana →

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 John Dutel is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William John Dutel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

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

William John Dutel 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 Mandeville 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 John Dutel

Where is William John Dutel's law office located?
William John Dutel's law practice is located in Mandeville, Louisiana. The firm is Dutel Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Dutel handle?
William John Dutel focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has William John Dutel practiced law?
William John Dutel has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William John Dutel go to law school?
William John Dutel earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact William John Dutel for a consultation?
You can contact William John Dutel 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 John Dutel received?
William John Dutel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1976
B.S.
Louisiana State University at New Orleans
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
Kentucky
Admitted: 1985

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