Atty. William John Nye

Atty. William John Nye

William John Nye is a lawyer practicing general practice in all courts, corporate law, real estate law and 7 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1954, and has been licensed for 71 years.

Elkhart Elkhart 71 yrs experience 71 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Nye at a glance

William John Nye is a Member based in Elkhart, Indiana, practicing at William J. Nye. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1955). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1955) and University of Notre Dame (A.B., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Elkhart City (President, 1979), Elkhart County, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Elkhart, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William John Nye is a lawyer practicing general practice in all courts, corporate law, real estate law and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1954, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • William practices at William J. Nye in Elkhart, IN

Practice Areas Explained

William John Nye's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Nye is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William John Nye

Where is William John Nye's law office located?
William John Nye's law practice is located in Elkhart, Indiana. The firm is William J. Nye. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Nye handle?
William John Nye focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has William John Nye practiced law?
William John Nye has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did William John Nye go to law school?
William John Nye earned their education at (J.D., 1955); (A.B., 1954).
How can I contact William John Nye for a consultation?
You can contact William John Nye 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 Nye received?
William John Nye's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1955
A.B.
University of Notre Dame
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1955

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