Atty. William Michael Thomson
William Michael Thomson is a lawyer practicing estate administration, estate planning, taxation and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from St.
Estate Administration & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 40+ Years Experience
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About William Michael Thomson at a Glance
William Michael Thomson is a probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1986) and St. Vincent College (B.S., 1979). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Michael Thomson
- William Michael Thomson is a lawyer practicing estate administration, estate planning, taxation and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.S. degree from St. Vincent College in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
- William practices in Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas Explained
William Michael Thomson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Michael Thomson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Probate in Pittsburgh
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Estate Planning & Probate in Pittsburgh
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William Michael Thomson is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Michael Thomson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Tax Law in Pittsburgh
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
William Michael Thomson is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose William Michael Thomson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William Michael Thomson's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Michael Thomson brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, William Michael Thomson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means William Michael Thomson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues William Michael Thomson Handles in Pittsburgh
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