Atty. William W. Sumrall

Atty. William W. Sumrall

William Sumrall was born in Newton, Miss. on March 11, 1943. He was admitted to the bar in 1966, Mississippi, U.S.

Laurel Laurel 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About William W. Sumrall at a glance

William W. Sumrall is a Member based in Laurel, Mississippi, practicing at Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1966), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1966), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1972). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1966) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association Mississippi Bar Association Jones County Bar Association Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Laurel, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Sumrall was born in Newton, Miss. on March 11, 1943
  • He was admitted to the bar in 1966, Mississippi, U.S
  • Court of Military Appeals
  • 1971, U.S
  • District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
  • 1972, U.S
  • Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • He graduated from the University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 1964; J.D., 1966)
  • Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Phi Alpha Delta
  • Mr. Sumrall is a member of the Jones County Bar Association, the Mississippi Bar Association and the Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
  • In addition, Mr. Sumrall previously served in the United States Army [Capt., JAGC, U.S
  • Army, 1966-70]
  • Mr. Sumrall is married to Priscilla and they are both very active in First Baptist Church, where Mr. Sumrall is honored to serve as a deacon

Practice Areas Explained

William W. Sumrall's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William W. Sumrall is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Mississippi →

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.

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William W. Sumrall

Where is William W. Sumrall's law office located?
William W. Sumrall's law practice is located in Laurel, Mississippi. The firm is Gilchrist Sumrall Yoder Yoder & Leggett, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William W. Sumrall handle?
William W. Sumrall focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William W. Sumrall practiced law?
William W. Sumrall has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did William W. Sumrall go to law school?
William W. Sumrall earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.B.A., 1964).
How can I contact William W. Sumrall for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William W. Sumrall received?
William W. Sumrall's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1966
B.B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1964

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1972

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