Atty. William Wayne McCartney, Jr.

Atty. William Wayne McCartney, Jr.

Mr. William Wayne McCartney, Jr. is a lawyer practicing estate planning, fiduciary law, trusts & estates and 2 other areas of law.

Augusta Augusta 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About William Wayne McCartney, Jr. at a glance

William Wayne McCartney, Jr. is a Member based in Augusta, Georgia, practicing at William W. McCartney Attorney LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1993), Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia a (1993), and Alabama (1993). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1992) and Auburn University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Georgia Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Augusta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Wayne McCartney, Jr. is a lawyer practicing estate planning, fiduciary law, trusts & estates and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • William practices at William W. McCartney Attorney LLC in Augusta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William Wayne McCartney, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

William Wayne McCartney, Jr. is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

William Wayne McCartney, Jr. is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Wayne McCartney, Jr.

Where is William Wayne McCartney, Jr.'s law office located?
William Wayne McCartney, Jr.'s law practice is located in Augusta, Georgia. The firm is William W. McCartney Attorney LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Wayne McCartney, Jr. handle?
William Wayne McCartney, Jr. focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William Wayne McCartney, Jr. practiced law?
William Wayne McCartney, Jr. has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did William Wayne McCartney, Jr. go to law school?
William Wayne McCartney, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact William Wayne McCartney, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact William Wayne McCartney, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Wayne McCartney, Jr. received?
William Wayne McCartney, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1992
B.S.
Auburn University
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1993
Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia a
Admitted: 1993
Alabama
Admitted: 1993

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