Atty. William Aubrey Bruce

Atty. William Aubrey Bruce

William Aubrey Bruce is a lawyer practicing energy law, business & commercial litigation, complex litigation and 3 other areas of law. William received a degree from University of California at Davis in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Bakersfield Bakersfield 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William Aubrey Bruce at a glance

William Aubrey Bruce is a personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and energy attorney based in Bakersfield, California, practicing at Clifford And Brown A Professional Corporation. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (JD, 1979) and University of California at Davis (Bachelor, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Aubrey Bruce is a lawyer practicing energy law, business & commercial litigation, complex litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from University of California at Davis in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Clifford & Brown A Professional Corporation in Bakersfield, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Aubrey Bruce's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Aubrey Bruce 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 Aubrey Bruce is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Aubrey Bruce is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Aubrey Bruce is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

William Aubrey Bruce is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Bakersfield 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 Aubrey Bruce

Where is William Aubrey Bruce's law office located?
William Aubrey Bruce's law practice is located in Bakersfield, California. The firm is Clifford And Brown A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Aubrey Bruce handle?
William Aubrey Bruce focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Aubrey Bruce practiced law?
William Aubrey Bruce has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Aubrey Bruce go to law school?
William Aubrey Bruce earned their education at (JD, 1979); (Bachelor, 1976).
How can I contact William Aubrey Bruce for a consultation?
You can contact William Aubrey Bruce directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Aubrey Bruce received?
William Aubrey Bruce's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 1979
Bachelor
University of California at Davis
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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