Atty. William P Pearce

Atty. William P Pearce

William P Pearce is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, public utility law, taxation law and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1962, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Bismarck Bismarck 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About William P Pearce at a glance

William P Pearce is an Of Counsel based in Bismarck, North Dakota, practicing at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, real estate, tax, and energy. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1971) and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1971) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Burleigh County and American Bar Associations State Bar Association of North Dakota. Serands clients in Bismarck, ND and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William P Pearce is a lawyer practicing oil and gas law, public utility law, taxation law and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1962, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Bismarck, ND

Practice Areas Explained

William P Pearce's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Probate

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Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Dakota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William P Pearce

Where is William P Pearce's law office located?
William P Pearce's law practice is located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The firm is Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P Pearce handle?
William P Pearce focuses on formation, probate, real estate, tax, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Dakota.
How long has William P Pearce practiced law?
William P Pearce has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William P Pearce go to law school?
William P Pearce earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact William P Pearce for a consultation?
You can contact William P Pearce 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 P Pearce received?
William P Pearce's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1971
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Dakota
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974

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