Atty. William Carter Hernquist II

Atty. William Carter Hernquist II

William Carter Hernquist II is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance coverage, bad faith and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from California State University at Chico in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Encinitas Encinitas 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About William Carter Hernquist II at a glance

William Carter Hernquist II is a Member based in Encinitas, California, practicing at Hernquist & Associates APC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1988) and California State University at Chico (B.S., 1985). Serands clients in Encinitas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Carter Hernquist II is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance coverage, bad faith and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from California State University at Chico in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Hernquist & Associates APC in Encinitas, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Carter Hernquist II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Carter Hernquist II 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

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

William Carter Hernquist II 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 Carter Hernquist II 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 Carter Hernquist II is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Encinitas 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 Carter Hernquist II

Where is William Carter Hernquist II's law office located?
William Carter Hernquist II's law practice is located in Encinitas, California. The firm is Hernquist & Associates APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Carter Hernquist II handle?
William Carter Hernquist II focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Carter Hernquist II practiced law?
William Carter Hernquist II has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William Carter Hernquist II go to law school?
William Carter Hernquist II earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact William Carter Hernquist II for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1988
B.S.
California State University at Chico
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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