Atty. William Blake Rowell

Atty. William Blake Rowell

William Blake Rowell is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, toxic tort, premise liability. William received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Oakland Oakland 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About William Blake Rowell at a glance

William Blake Rowell is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Buty & Curliano LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern D (1995). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1995) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Political, 1991). Active member of DRI, PARMA. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Blake Rowell is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, toxic tort, premise liability
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • William practices at Buty & Curliano LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Blake Rowell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Blake Rowell 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Oakland 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 Blake Rowell

Where is William Blake Rowell's law office located?
William Blake Rowell's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Buty & Curliano LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Blake Rowell handle?
William Blake Rowell focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Blake Rowell practiced law?
William Blake Rowell has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did William Blake Rowell go to law school?
William Blake Rowell earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Political, 1991).
How can I contact William Blake Rowell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1995
B.A. Political
University of California, Berkeley
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern D
Admitted: 1995

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