Atty. William John Lies

Atty. William John Lies

William John Lies is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, class action and 1 other area of law. William received a B.M. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Lies at a glance

William John Lies is a ip, class action, litigation, and appellate attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1982) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.M., 1975). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William John Lies is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, class action and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.M. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William John Lies's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William John Lies is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William John Lies is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William John Lies

Where is William John Lies's law office located?
William John Lies's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Lies handle?
William John Lies focuses on ip, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William John Lies practiced law?
William John Lies has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William John Lies go to law school?
William John Lies earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.M., 1975).
How can I contact William John Lies for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1982
B.M.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982

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