Atty. William B. Dawson

Atty. William B. Dawson

Mr. William B.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (424) 600-2926 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William B. Dawson at a glance

William B. Dawson is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Gibson Dunn And Crutcher Llp. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas United States Supreme Court Supreme Court of Texas All Federal District Courts in Texas The Co (1975). Educated at Texas Tech University (LL.B. Bachelor, 1975) and Texas Tech University (Bachelor, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William B. Dawson is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, intellectual property
  • William received a degree from Texas Tech University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William B. Dawson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William B. Dawson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

William B. Dawson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 B. Dawson

Where is William B. Dawson's law office located?
William B. Dawson'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 B. Dawson handle?
William B. Dawson focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William B. Dawson practiced law?
William B. Dawson has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William B. Dawson go to law school?
William B. Dawson earned their education at (LL.B. Bachelor, 1975); (Bachelor, 1972).
How can I contact William B. Dawson for a consultation?
You can contact William B. Dawson 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 B. Dawson received?
William B. Dawson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B. Bachelor
Texas Tech University
- 1975
Bachelor
Texas Tech University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas United States Supreme Court Supreme Court of Texas All Federal District Courts in Texas The Co
Admitted: 1975

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