Atty. William Joseph Turner

Atty. William Joseph Turner

William Joseph Turner is a lawyer practicing government, transportation, eminent domain and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from Iowa State College in 1958, and has been licensed for 63 years.

San Mateo San Mateo 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About William Joseph Turner at a glance

William Joseph Turner is an Of Counsel based in San Mateo, California, practicing at Turner Law. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1963), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1963), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at Stanford University (LL.B., 1962) and Iowa State College (B.S. General, 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Mateo County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Joseph Turner is a lawyer practicing government, transportation, eminent domain and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Iowa State College in 1958, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • William practices at Turner Law in San Mateo, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Turner's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

William Joseph Turner is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Mateo 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 Joseph Turner

Where is William Joseph Turner's law office located?
William Joseph Turner's law practice is located in San Mateo, California. The firm is Turner Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Turner handle?
William Joseph Turner focuses on zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Joseph Turner practiced law?
William Joseph Turner has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did William Joseph Turner go to law school?
William Joseph Turner earned their education at (LL.B., 1962); (B.S. General, 1958).
How can I contact William Joseph Turner for a consultation?
You can contact William Joseph Turner 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 Joseph Turner received?
William Joseph Turner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Stanford University
- 1962
B.S. General
Iowa State College
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973

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