William Charles George
Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP
★ CBLS Board-Certified Specialist: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law (State Bar of California)
Westlake Village, CA • Serving Los Angeles County
About William Charles George
William Charles George is a California-licensed attorney practicing in Westlake Village, Los Angeles County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1986 (Bar #122583) with 40 years of practice. Currently practices at Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP.
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Education
- Law School: Pepperdine Univ SOL; Malibu CA
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Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP
Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP, 340 N Westlake Blvd Ste 110
Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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