Atty. William Wesley Knowles

Atty. William Wesley Knowles

William Wesley Knowles is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, estate administration and 16 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1963, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Carmel Carmel 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About William Wesley Knowles at a glance

William Wesley Knowles is a President based in Carmel, Indiana, practicing at William W. Knowles. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1969), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1969), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1970), and U.S. Tax Court (1971). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1969) and Indiana University (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Carmel, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Wesley Knowles is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, estate administration and 16 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1963, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at William W. Knowles in Carmel, IN

Practice Areas Explained

William Wesley Knowles's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

William Wesley Knowles is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Indiana →

Trusts

William Wesley Knowles is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

William Wesley Knowles is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William Wesley Knowles is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Indiana →

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 Wesley Knowles is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Wesley Knowles

Where is William Wesley Knowles's law office located?
William Wesley Knowles's law practice is located in Carmel, Indiana. The firm is William W. Knowles. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Wesley Knowles handle?
William Wesley Knowles focuses on formation, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has William Wesley Knowles practiced law?
William Wesley Knowles has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William Wesley Knowles go to law school?
William Wesley Knowles earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact William Wesley Knowles for a consultation?
You can contact William Wesley Knowles 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 Wesley Knowles received?
William Wesley Knowles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1969
A.B.
Indiana University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1996

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