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William D Sommerness

William D Sommerness

7.0

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Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Estate Planning
    15 years, 600 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (120 minutes)

Payment types

Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Sommerness Law Office
    The Kamrath Building
    125 Main St. So
    Hutchinson, MN 55350
    Office: 320-266-●●●● - show
    Fax: 866-305-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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About me: I am a solo practitioner by choice, which allows each and every client to have their counseling, design, and plan implementation done by a caring and proven... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

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5 star rating

“Bill Sommerness, a smart Lawyer, a good man with a big heart”

Posted by: Mike, 2009-09-10 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Bill is passionate about his work, he cares about his clients, and keeps himself abreast of the ever changing laws regarding Estate Planning. I would... more
5 star rating

“William D. Sommerness, Trust Attorney”

Posted by: Franklin & Dianne, 2009-09-09 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: William is a very precise lawyer. Details are very important to him. He tells it like it is. He makes suggestions and the client decides what the... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

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Hannon Taylor Ford

Bill is an extremely devoted attorney. He always goes beyond the average attorney in his work and education on behalf of his clients. In my... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Hannon Ford , Windom (MN), 9 days ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 41 years since William D Sommerness was first licensed to practice law in MN.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Law Clerk for Douglas K. Amdahl, Chief Judge at Hennepin County District Court 1967–1968

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
William Mitchell College of Law Juris Doctor 1968

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
President, Alumni Association William Mitchell College of Law 1988
Annual Moot Court Award William Mitchell College of Law 1968

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
President - Alumni Association William Mitchell College of Law 1988–1991
Minnesota State Bar Association
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
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Question: My mother died and her only asset is a savings...
William's answer: Your question raises several questions: First, you don't say how long ago your mother died; second,... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
An Overview of Options for your Planning Estate Planning Handbook 2008

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Estate Planning "Why are the Documents the easy part and the counseling the hard part?" 2009
Estate Planning Keeping Control in Times of Uncertainty 2009
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