Atty. William L. Prater

Atty. William L. Prater

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Midvale Midvale 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Prater at a glance

William L. Prater is a Member based in Midvale, Utah, practicing at William L. Prater, LLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Utah (1976) and U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1976). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1976) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Salt Lake County and American Bar Associations Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Midvale, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Prater's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William L. Prater is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Utah →

Trusts

William L. Prater is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Utah →

Probate

William L. Prater is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Utah →

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 L. Prater is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Utah →

Real Estate Law

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

William L. Prater is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William L. Prater

Where is William L. Prater's law office located?
William L. Prater's law practice is located in Midvale, Utah. The firm is William L. Prater, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Prater handle?
William L. Prater focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has William L. Prater practiced law?
William L. Prater has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William L. Prater go to law school?
William L. Prater earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William L. Prater for a consultation?
You can contact William L. Prater 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 L. Prater received?
William L. Prater's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1976
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 1976

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