Atty. William M. Ellard

Atty. William M. Ellard

Mr. William M.

Atlanta Atlanta 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (279) 241-0514 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William M. Ellard at a glance

William M. Ellard is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Cushing, Morris, Armbruster & Montgomery, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1986). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1986) and Duke University (B.A., 1983). Active member of Atlanta Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William M. Ellard is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, equipment leasing and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices at Cushing, Morris, Armbruster & Montgomery, LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William M. Ellard's Areas of Practice

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

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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William M. Ellard is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William M. Ellard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Law

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

William M. Ellard is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

William M. Ellard is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William M. Ellard

Where is William M. Ellard's law office located?
William M. Ellard's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Cushing, Morris, Armbruster & Montgomery, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M. Ellard handle?
William M. Ellard focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William M. Ellard practiced law?
William M. Ellard has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William M. Ellard go to law school?
William M. Ellard earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact William M. Ellard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1986
B.A.
Duke University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1986

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