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James Norman Willi

James Norman Willi

Willi Law Firm, P.C.
  • Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate
  • Colorado, Texas
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Biography

I focus my law practice on estate planning, wills, living trusts, firearms trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, probate and estate administration, trust administration, special needs trusts, disability planning, Medicaid applications and qualification, long-term care planning, elder law, Medicaid crisis planning, charitable planning, estate tax planning, business and corporate planning, business succession and sales, and asset protection. Willi Law Firm proudly serves Central Texas individuals and families in the following counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Travis, and Williamson, and in the following communities: Austin, Bastrop, Brushy Creek, Buda, Burnet, Cedar Park, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Elgin, Georgetown, Hutto, Jollyville, Kyle, Lakeway, Lago Vista, Lampasas, Leander, Lockhart, Luling, Manchaca, Manor, Marble Falls, Oak Hill, Pfugerville, Rollingwood, Round Rock, San Marcos, Shady Hollow, Spicewood, Taylor, Wells Branch, Westlake, Windemere, and Wimberley.

Education
University of Houston - Main Campus
LL.M. (2005) | Intellectual Property & Information Law
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South Texas College of Law
J.D. (1995) | Jurisprudence
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Honors: Order of the Lytae, Dean's List - Seven Semesters; Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, South Texas Law Review
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University of Houston - Main Campus
MBA (1989) | Business Administration
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University of Texas - Austin
B.S. (1985) | Electrical Engineering
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Professional Experience
Attorney/Shareholder
Willi Law Firm, P.C.
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I focus my law practice on estate planning, wills, living trusts, firearms trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, probate and estate administration, trust administration, special needs trusts, disability planning, Medicaid applications and qualification, long-term care planning, elder law, Medicaid crisis planning, charitable planning, estate tax planning, business and corporate planning, business succession and sales, and asset protection. Willi Law Firm proudly serves Central Texas individuals and families in the following counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lampasas, Lee, Travis, and Williamson, and in the following communities: Austin, Bastrop, Brushy Creek, Buda, Burnet, Cedar Park, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Elgin, Georgetown, Hutto, Jollyville, Kyle, Lakeway, Lago Vista, Lampasas, Leander, Lockhart, Luling, Manchaca, Manor, Marble Falls, Oak Hill, Pfugerville, Rollingwood, Round Rock, San Marcos, Shady Hollow, Spicewood, Taylor, Wells Branch, Westlake, Windemere, and Wimberley.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Proposal for a Uniform Federal Common Law of Attorney-Client Privilege for Communications with U.S. and Foreign Patent Practitioners
13 Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal 279
Speaking Engagements
What is a NFA Gun Trust and Why Does Your Client Need One?, 2017 American Bar Association Joint Fall CLE Meeting, Austin, Texas
American Bar Association
NFA Trusts 101, Texas State Rifle Association Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas
Texas State Rifle Association
Jim Willi was the speaker for the NFA Trusts 101 Seminar at the Texas State Rifle Association's Annual Meeting.
Certifications
U.S. Patent Attorney
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Licensed Professional Engineer
Texas State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
Awards
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Jim Willi was recognized by his attorney peers as a Texas Super Lawyer.
Top Cougar 100 Company
University of Houston
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Jim Willi was recognized by his attorney peers as a Texas Super Lawyer.
Top Cougar 100 Company
University of Houston
Willi Law Firm was listed as a Top Cougar 100 Company, Top Cougar 100 Company, Houston Business Journal, 2016
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Jim Willi was recognized by his attorney peers as a Texas Super Lawyer.
Top Cougar 100 Company
University of Houston
Willi Law Firm was listed as a Top Cougar 100 Company, Top Cougar 100 Company, Houston Business Journal, 2015.
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Jim Willi was recognized by his attorney peers as a Texas Super Lawyer.
Order of the Lytae
South Texas College of Law
Professional Associations
Austin Bar Association
Member
Current
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Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Adult Leader
- Current
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State Bar of Texas
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Colorado
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Texas
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Elder Law
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Additional Practice Area
  • Gun Trusts
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Is there a court appointed attorney to probate a simple will in Texas ?
A: No, I recommend you call an experienced probate attorney in the county that the deceased person lived.
Q. widow 12 years still paying property tax, still in probate for lack of will. who does property belong?
A: Widow needs to call a Texas probate attorney.
Q. My mom is remarried for 30 years. Lives in Texas and bought a home in her name only its her house. Should I be on it?
A: I highly recommend that your mother discuss these issues with an experienced Texas estate planning attorney. There are several different options that she could use to achieve the same result.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorneys in Austin, Texas
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Experienced Texas Gun Trust Attorneys
Contact & Map
Southwest Austin
5920 W. William Cannon Drive
Building 6, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78749
Telephone: (512) 288-3200
Cell: (512) 751-3229
Fax: (512) 277-6010