Atty. William Lee Cates
William Lee Cates is a lawyer practicing business transactions, probate, estate planning law and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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William Lee Cates is a Partner based in Newport Beach, California, practforg at Cates Peterson Llp. They haand 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985) and U.S Tax Court (1987). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1984) and California State University, Fullerton (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Actiand member of Orange County Bar Association State Bar of California Orange Coast Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Lee Cates is a lawyer practicing business transactions, probate, estate planning law and 4 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- William practices at Cates Peterson LLP in Newport Beach, CA
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Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Newport Beach 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 substantiand 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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