Atty. William P. Roscoe

Atty. William P. Roscoe

William P. Roscoe is a lawyer practicing estate planning, public finance & tax exempt finance, business law and 8 other areas of law.

Sacramento Sacramento 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About William P. Roscoe at a glance

William P. Roscoe is a Member based in Sacramento, California, practicing at William P. Roscoe III. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Montana (1970), U.S. District Court, District of Montana (1970), California (1971), and U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circ (1971). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1970) and Carroll College University of Montana (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sacramento County Bar Association State Bar of California and Montana. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William P. Roscoe is a lawyer practicing estate planning, public finance & tax exempt finance, business law and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from Carroll College, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • William practices at William P. Roscoe III in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Roscoe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William P. Roscoe 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.

William P. Roscoe is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William P. Roscoe is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

William P. Roscoe is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

William P. Roscoe is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Sacramento 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 P. Roscoe

Where is William P. Roscoe's law office located?
William P. Roscoe's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is William P. Roscoe III. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Roscoe handle?
William P. Roscoe focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William P. Roscoe practiced law?
William P. Roscoe has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William P. Roscoe go to law school?
William P. Roscoe earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact William P. Roscoe for a consultation?
You can contact William P. Roscoe 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. Roscoe received?
William P. Roscoe's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1970
B.S.
Carroll College University of Montana
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of Montana
Admitted: 1970
California
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circ
Admitted: 1971

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