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.
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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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William W. Sumrall handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
William W. Sumrall is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Mississippi →
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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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William W. Sumrall is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →
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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