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Practice Areas
Experience
William has more than a decade of experience litigating
various matters in both state and federal court. Since
joining Wendel Rosen's litigation group in 2002, he
has represented numerous local and regional clients
on a variety of matters, including contractual disputes,
environmental contamination claims, product liability,
toxic tort, personal injury, and eminent domain disputes.
William is well versed in all aspects of civil litigation,
from its inception to trial and appeal.
On his way to becoming a highly-skilled litigator, William
acquired significant training in various components
of the litigation process. Prior to joining the firm,
he practiced complex litigation in state and federal
court, with an emphasis on product liability actions.
He has represented a range of clients consisting of
industrial product, pharmaceutical, medical and medical
device manufacturers and suppliers. William also previously
worked for the State of Connecticut as a judicial clerk
for the Superior Court system. While in law school,
he served as a student prosecutor for the Boston College
Law School Criminal Process Clinic at the Middlesex
County District Attorney's Office.
In addition to his litigation practice, William leads
the firm's Green Business Practice Group - an experienced
group of attorneys who advise and support companies
that value health, the environment, and a sustainable
economy. He advises clients on various business issues
related to green building and participates in organizations
committed to promoting the development of sustainable
business practices.
Admissions
Affiliations
- Alameda County Bar Association
- East Bay Regional Parks District Foundation Board
- Richmond Economic Development Commission
- Chair (2008 - 2009)
- Vice Chair (2007-2008)
- Commissioner (2005-present)
- Richmond General Plan Advisory Committee
- Rosie The Riveter Trust
- Defense Research Institute
Publications
Speaking and Teaching
- "The Examination of Witnesses Before Trial
- A Primer on Depositions," panelist, California
Continuing Education of the Bar, May 16, 2008
- "Structuring Global Warming & Green Business
Practice Groups," Panelist, Bar Association of
San Francisco, April 17, 2008
- "Sustainable Business Practices/Legal Issues,"
Panelist, Golden Gate University School of Law, April
2007
- "Spare the Air Employer Summit: : Building
on Success," Panelist, Bay Area Air Quality Management
District, October 2, 2007
- "Going Green: Legal and Business Aspects,"
Moderator, Alameda County Bar Association, October
2007
Education
- Boston College Law School, J.D. (1997)
- Rutgers College (Rutgers University); B.A., English/Political
Science (1994)
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Favorite quote: “I’d rather be
ashes than dust. I’d rather my spark should burn
out in a brilliant blaze than be stifled by dry rot.
I’d rather be a meteor, every atom of me in magnificent
glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. Man’s
chief purpose is to live, not to exist. I shall not
waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my
time.”
-- Jack London
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