Atty. William Joseph Petzel
William Joseph Petzel is a lawyer practicing personal injury, probate, arbitration and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years.
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William Joseph Petzel is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at William J. Petzel. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1975) and San Francisco State University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Joseph Petzel is a lawyer practicing personal injury, probate, arbitration and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
- William practices at William J. Petzel in Oakland, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Joseph Petzel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
William Joseph Petzel is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
William Joseph Petzel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William Joseph Petzel is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
William Joseph Petzel is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Oakland 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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