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William P. Davis

William P. Davis

William P. Davis, Attorney at Law
827 Arnold Drive
Suite 80
Martinez, CA 94553
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Phone: (925) 313-0337  |  Fax: (925) 313-0202
http://www.williampdavis.com

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Legal Topic

Real Estate Law

Preferred New Clients

Information coming soon.

Bar Admissions

CA, Nov 1979
Bar Number: 88607

Other Court Admissions

All California State Courts

Association Memberships

Contra Costa County Bar Association, California State Bar Association

Continuing Education

I attend seminars and classes to fulfill my required continuing education hours.

Example Cases

I have handled a number of difficult cases including a move-away case that involved a lot of litigation, testimony and motions. I finally did get the move-away after many hours of hard, complex work.

I have also dealt with both battered women and battered husband cases, hidden asset cases and cases in which both parties wanted a pound of flesh. The latter are not pleasant.

Education 

School:

Golden Gate University

Degree:

LL.M.

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1992

Honors:

Honor Roll

Focus and Accomplishments:

Taxation

 

School:

Golden Gate University of Law

Degree:

J.D.

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1991

Focus and Accomplishments:

I worked as a teacher while attending law school.

 

School:

Vanderbilt University

Degree:

B.A.

City:

Nashville

State:

TN

Year:

1971

Focus and Accomplishments:

Philosophy

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

For over 15 years, the William P. Davis Law Office has been confidently representing clients in the Walnut Creek, California area. Our firm offers only the highest quality representation to our valued clients. We stand by our clients throughout the many phases of their cases, and are committed to explaining even the most minute details in order to obtain your full understanding of your case.

Though we are a small firm, our capabilities outweigh our size. Educating our clients in areas related to their legal matters is important to us. You should know what your case entails before embarking on a legal journey that may be longer than you expected.

Our staff assists principal lawyer William Davis in pursuing cases in a variety of areas, including: Family Law, Probate Administration, Wills and Trusts, and several others.

Your representation should be affordable and not break the bank. It is for this reason that we are dedicated to offering competitive fees to our client. Our fees for wills and trusts representation have not changed for 15 years. This enables us to help clients with a variety of financial situations that are in dire need of legal counsel.

Contact a wills and trusts attorney at the William P. Davis Law Office today to schedule an appointment. We offer a free 30 minute consultation so you can discuss your case with a qualified member of our legal team. Let us help you through the process of resolving your legal situation. Contact us today to take advantage of our flexible appointment times.

The William P. Davis Law Office knowledgably represents clients from offices in Walnut Creek and Martinez, California, and serves the communities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Antioch, Pittsburgh, Contra Costa County, the East Bay area, and all of the surrounding areas.

Previous Employment Summary

I was a teacher before I became an attorney, and when I got my law degree I opened up my own firm.

Activities and Awards

I teach law at the University of Phoenix. I am also a licensed real estate broker.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

This is good; it helps make my job easier. I also work to educate my clients by explaining how the court might rule and why.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Yes.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I thought the work would be interesting.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

I think my teaching experience helps, as well as having held a number of jobs when I was younger. I also have a wide range of interest in a lot of different things, which helps me to understand people better.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

Family law became my primary category mainly by accident--I started to like it, and began getting a large number of family law clients.

What do you like best about your career?

I like that there is something different every day.

Tell us about your law firm:

I have a secretary who handles a lot of initial client questions, and I also have a paralegal. I occasionally call for additional help when a private investigator is needed, but I generally work by myself.

What are your strengths and style?

I feel that I'm smart and I know what I'm doing.

I come in prepared. Though I can never predict everything, I do spend the necessary time to make sure that a case goes well.

Personal Interests:

I like literature so I spend a lot of time reading; I have also been a Toastmaster for a long time, which I enjoy, and I like spending time with my kids.

Office Manager/Assistant

None

Fax

(925) 313-0202

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

None

Additional Offices

Walnut Creek, CA
1320 Boulevard Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 313-0337

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

I have some fixed-fees for simple prenuptial agreements and simple wills and trusts.

Hourly Rates

$175

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes, for one half hour.

Typical Retainer

This varies, but generally the retainer at the start of a family law case is $2,500; to file particular motions for custody, child support, etc., it can range from $1,000 to $1,500.

Understanding Fees

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