Atty. William Mercer Kirkpatrick

Atty. William Mercer Kirkpatrick

William Mercer Kirkpatrick is a lawyer practicing creditor's rights and remedies, commercial collections, enforcement of judgments and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1965, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Jose San Jose 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About William Mercer Kirkpatrick at a glance

William Mercer Kirkpatrick is a business, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights, and environmental attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Brown University (B.A., 1965). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Mercer Kirkpatrick is a lawyer practicing creditor's rights and remedies, commercial collections, enforcement of judgments and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1965, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Mercer Kirkpatrick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Mercer Kirkpatrick 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.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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

William Mercer Kirkpatrick is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William Mercer Kirkpatrick is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Mercer Kirkpatrick

Where is William Mercer Kirkpatrick's law office located?
William Mercer Kirkpatrick's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Mercer Kirkpatrick handle?
William Mercer Kirkpatrick focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Mercer Kirkpatrick practiced law?
William Mercer Kirkpatrick has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Mercer Kirkpatrick go to law school?
William Mercer Kirkpatrick earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact William Mercer Kirkpatrick for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
Brown University
- 1965

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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