Atty. William M McAllister

Atty. William M McAllister

Mr. William M McAllister is a lawyer practicing creditor debtor rights law, bankruptcy law, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 64 yrs experience 64 year
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About William M McAllister at a glance

William M McAllister is a business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1962). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1962) and Harvard University (A.B., 1956). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William M McAllister is a lawyer practicing creditor debtor rights law, bankruptcy law, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1956, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • William practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

William M McAllister's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William M McAllister is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Oregon →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William M McAllister is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William M McAllister is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William M McAllister is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William M McAllister

Where is William M McAllister's law office located?
William M McAllister's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M McAllister handle?
William M McAllister focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has William M McAllister practiced law?
William M McAllister has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did William M McAllister go to law school?
William M McAllister earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (A.B., 1956).
How can I contact William M McAllister for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1962
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1956

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1962

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