Atty. William M. Engeln

Atty. William M. Engeln

William M. Engeln is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, banking law and 6 other areas of law.

St. Joseph St. Joseph 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William M. Engeln at a glance

William M. Engeln is a Senior Counsel based in St. Joseph, Michigan. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980) and Michigan (1986). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1980) and University of Chicago Ford Foundation Fellow 1970-1973 Washington State University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Berrien County and American (Member, Section on Business Law) Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in St. Joseph, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William M. Engeln is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial law, banking law and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a Ford Foundation Fellow degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices in St. Joseph, MI

Practice Areas Explained

William M. Engeln's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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 M. Engeln is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

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

William M. Engeln is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William M. Engeln

Where is William M. Engeln's law office located?
William M. Engeln's law practice is located in St. Joseph, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M. Engeln handle?
William M. Engeln focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has William M. Engeln practiced law?
William M. Engeln has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William M. Engeln go to law school?
William M. Engeln earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact William M. Engeln for a consultation?
You can contact William M. Engeln 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 M. Engeln received?
William M. Engeln's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Chicago Ford Foundation Fellow 1970-1973 Washington State University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
Michigan
Admitted: 1986

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