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William R. Leighton is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Leighton Law Firm. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court US Tax Court (1986). Educated at New York University (LLM University, 1986) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William R. Leighton is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- William practices at Leighton Law Firm in Austin, TX
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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