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William D Sommerness

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Overview

Practice Areas

100% Estate Planning
18 years, 600 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (120 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Sommerness Law Office

The Kamrath Building

125 Main St. So

Hutchinson, MN 55350

Office: 320-266-7331

Fax: 866-305-3121
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Po Box 116

Hutchinson, MN 55350
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Languages Spoken

English

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

Posted by: Mike, 2009-09-10 over 2 years ago.

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

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“William D. Sommerness, Trust Attorney”

Posted by: Franklin & Dianne, 2009-09-09 over 2 years ago.

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

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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), About 2 years ago

Résumé

License

43 years since William D Sommerness was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Minnesota	Authorized to practice	1968	01/22/2012

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
Member and original Founder	Southern Minnesota Estate Planning Council, LLC	2008-present
Member	Wealth Counsel	2007-present

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Reputation Level 7

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
An Overview of Options for your Planning	Estate Planning Handbook	2008

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Estate Planning	Keeping Control in Times of Uncertainty	2009
Estate Planning Overview for Bank Officers	Keeping Control in times of Uncertainty	2009

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