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WILLIAM RIX

 

   WILLIAM RIX, a practicing lawyer of San Francisco, is a native son, born in San Francisco in 1863.  His parents were among the early settlers here.  His father, Alfred Rix, was for many years a prominent member of the San Francisco bar, but has now retired from active practice.  William Rix studied law with his father, afterward taking the course at Hastings College of Law, and graduating in July, 1887, and since has been engaged in the practice of his profession.  While engaged in general civil practice, he gives attention to patent and admiralty law.

 

Transcribed by Cathi Skyles.

Source: "The Bay of San Francisco," Vol. 2, page 313, Lewis Publishing Co, 1892.


© 2005 Cathi Skyles.

 

 

 

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