Atty. William Andrew Bernard

Atty. William Andrew Bernard

William Andrew Bernard is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil rights, admiralty law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

San Diego San Diego 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About William Andrew Bernard at a glance

William Andrew Bernard is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Law Office of William A. Bernard. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Andrew Bernard is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil rights, admiralty law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices at Law Office of William A. Bernard in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Andrew Bernard's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Andrew Bernard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Andrew Bernard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Andrew Bernard is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

William Andrew Bernard is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing 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 San Diego 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 Andrew Bernard

Where is William Andrew Bernard's law office located?
William Andrew Bernard's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Law Office of William A. Bernard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Andrew Bernard handle?
William Andrew Bernard focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Andrew Bernard practiced law?
William Andrew Bernard has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William Andrew Bernard go to law school?
William Andrew Bernard earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact William Andrew Bernard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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