William G. Braught, Esq.
Education:
University of Connecticut, BA Economics 1986
Dickinson School of Law, JD 1992
Experience:
Criminal Defense:
Assistant Public Defender Cumberland County 1992-1999
Deputy Public Defender Cumberland County 1999-2004
Trial Counsel in multiple murder cases including acquittal in case where client was charged with Murder in the 3rd Degree.
More than 70 jury trials in felony and misdemeanor cases.
Successful appeal and remand for new trial in capital murder case.
Has handled cases in ten central Pennsylvania Counties.
Completed Criminal Defense Program with the National Criminal Defense College, Macon, GA.
Immigration Law:
Represented individuals in removal proceedings before Immigration Courts in York and Philadelphia.
Handled applications for family and fiancé visas.
Applied for Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Cards)
Consulted with clients regarding the impact of criminal charges on their immigration status.
Business Formulation and Organization:
Prepared LLC’s for new businesses.
Represented businesses in contract disputes.
Prepared contracts for businesses.
Represented business owners in the purchase and sale of businesses.
Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning:
Preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Special Needs Trusts and Trusts.
Representation of individuals in guardianship matters.
Estate Administration:
Counsel to Estate Representatives.
Lecturer:
Instructor for the Pennsylvania Deputies Sheriff’s Training Program.
Adjunct Faculty Member Dickinson School of Law-Trial Litigation.
Lecturer Lancaster Bar Association, Search and Seizure.