Atty. William Michael Rustum

Atty. William Michael Rustum

William Michael Rustum is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 3 other areas of law. William received a degree from New York University School of Law in 1994, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About William Michael Rustum at a glance

William Michael Rustum is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Gibson Dunn And Crutcher Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, m&a, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1994) and New York (2001). Educated at New York University School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1994). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Michael Rustum is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from New York University School of Law in 1994, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • William practices at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Rustum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Michael Rustum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Michael Rustum

Where is William Michael Rustum's law office located?
William Michael Rustum's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Gibson Dunn And Crutcher Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Rustum handle?
William Michael Rustum focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, m&a, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Michael Rustum practiced law?
William Michael Rustum has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William Michael Rustum go to law school?
William Michael Rustum earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 1994).
How can I contact William Michael Rustum for a consultation?
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Education

Juris Doctor
New York University School of Law
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
New York
Admitted: 2001

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