About William

William D. Kopper is a California-licensed attorney admitted to the State Bar of California on December 16, 1980, under. His license is currently inactive. Mr. Kopper is a member of the law firm Kopper, Morgan & Dietrich, located at 417 E. Street, Davis, CA 95616. He has been practicing law for over 45 years, serving clients primarily in the Davis area and throughout Yolo County.

Mr. Kopper earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis, School of Law in 1980. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Chicago, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with an emphasis in Ecology in 1970. He furthered his legal education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of the Pacific in 1992. During his time at UC Davis, he focused on legal research and writing, which has been instrumental in his legal career.

Mr. Kopper's practice areas include family law, trust planning, estate planning, wills, probate, civil litigation, and trusts & estates. He has represented clients in various stages of legal proceedings, including hearings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials. His extensive experience allows him to provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of his clients.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kopper has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. He has also been involved in local governance, serving as a member of the Davis City Council and contributing to the preservation of local landmarks, such as the Hunt-Boyer Mansion. His commitment to the community is further demonstrated by his involvement in various local organizations.

Mr. Kopper has been actively involved in several bar associations and community organizations. He served as the President of the Yolo County Bar Association and has held leadership roles in the Yolo Branch of the American Civil Liberties Union and the Yolo Children's Fund. He has also been a member of the Association of Family Law Specialists. His dedication to civil rights and community service has been recognized with the Thong Hy Huynh Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 for promoting civil rights in Davis. Mr. Kopper is fluent in English and has a strong command of legal terminology, enabling him to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to his clients.

Education

University of Pacific

L.L.M. (1992) | Masters in Tax

University of California, Davis

J.D. (1980) | My emphasis in law school was on legal research and writing.

University of Chicago

B.A. (1970) | I graduated with a degree in Biology with an emphasis in Ecology.

Experience

Lawyer

Law Offices of William D. Kopper
1980

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

family law trust planning estate planning wills probate civil litigation trusts & estates

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Estate Planning in Yolo

California State Bar

Family Law in Yolo

California State Bar

Professional Associations

Yolo Childrens Fund

Past President; has membership 2002 - Current

Yolo County ACLU

Past President; has membership 1990 - Current

Association of Family Law Specialists

has membership 1986 - Current

Yolo County Bar Association

President; Past President; has membership 1980 - Current