Atty. William Lee McGinness

Atty. William Lee McGinness

William Lee McGinness is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts, estates and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.B.A. degree from Emory University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Sarasota Sarasota 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About William Lee McGinness at a glance

William Lee McGinness is a Member based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at MacLeod, McGinness & Bowman, P.A.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1984) and Emory University (B.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Lee McGinness is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts, estates and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from Emory University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices at MacLeod, McGinness & Bowman, P.A. in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William Lee McGinness's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William Lee McGinness is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Florida →

Trusts

William Lee McGinness is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Lee McGinness is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William Lee McGinness is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Lee McGinness

Where is William Lee McGinness's law office located?
William Lee McGinness's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is MacLeod, McGinness & Bowman, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lee McGinness handle?
William Lee McGinness focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William Lee McGinness practiced law?
William Lee McGinness has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William Lee McGinness go to law school?
William Lee McGinness earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.B.A., 1981).
How can I contact William Lee McGinness for a consultation?
You can contact William Lee McGinness 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 Lee McGinness received?
William Lee McGinness's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1984
B.B.A.
Emory University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1985

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