Atty. William Thomas Norton

Atty. William Thomas Norton

Mr. William Thomas Norton is a lawyer practicing probate, corporate, real estate and 2 other areas of law.

St. Paul St. Paul 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About William Thomas Norton at a glance

William Thomas Norton is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in St. Paul, Minnesota. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1985) and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1987). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 1985) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in St. Paul, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Thomas Norton is a lawyer practicing probate, corporate, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices in St. Paul, MN

Practice Areas Explained

William Thomas Norton's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William Thomas Norton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

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 Thomas Norton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Thomas Norton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Real Estate Law

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

William Thomas Norton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Thomas Norton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Thomas Norton

Where is William Thomas Norton's law office located?
William Thomas Norton's law practice is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Thomas Norton handle?
William Thomas Norton focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has William Thomas Norton practiced law?
William Thomas Norton has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William Thomas Norton go to law school?
William Thomas Norton earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact William Thomas Norton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 1985
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1987

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