Atty. William R. Laney

Atty. William R. Laney

Mr. William R.

Skowhegan Skowhegan 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William R. Laney at a glance

William R. Laney is a Member based in Skowhegan, Maine, practicing at Laney & Susi. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Maine (1978). Educated at University of Maine Class of 1978 (—). Serands clients in Skowhegan, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William R. Laney is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury, probate law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from University of Maine in 1978, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Laney & Susi in Skowhegan, ME

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Laney's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William R. Laney is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maine →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William R. Laney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William R. Laney is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maine →

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 R. Laney is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maine →

Real Estate Law

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

William R. Laney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William R. Laney

Where is William R. Laney's law office located?
William R. Laney's law practice is located in Skowhegan, Maine. The firm is Laney & Susi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Laney handle?
William R. Laney focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has William R. Laney practiced law?
William R. Laney has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William R. Laney go to law school?
William R. Laney earned their education at (—).
How can I contact William R. Laney for a consultation?
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Education

University of Maine Class of 1978
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1978

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