Atty. William Edward Stoner
Professional Experience Mr. Stoner began his legal career as a litigation associate with the law firm of Lillick McHose & Charles (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) and became a full equity partner in 1987.
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William Edward Stoner is a Member based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Stoner Carlson LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1981) and Illinois (1982). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Wittenberg University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations The State Bar of California. Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Professional Experience Mr. Stoner began his legal career as a litigation associate with the law firm of Lillick McHose & Charles (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) and became a full equity partner in 1987
- He left Pillsbury in 2000 to join Hennigan Bennett & Dorman LLP, a nationally recognized litigation firm based in Los Angeles
- In 2006, Mr. Stoner was one of the founding partners of Yuhl Stoner Carr LLP. While at the Pillsbury Winthrop, Hennigan Bennett and Yuhl Stoner Carr firms, Mr. Stoner specialized in complex commercial litigation and his practice included cases involving emerging companies, securities, contracts, intellectual property, business torts, real estate litigation and employment disputes
- Mr. Stoner passed the CPA exam the summer between college and law school and uses his accounting and economics background effectively in his commercial litigation practice
- He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, State Bar of California, and Association of Business Trial Lawyers
- Educational Background William E. Stoner graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wittenberg University in 1978 with a B.S. degree in Economics and Accounting
- He earned his Juris Doctor from Duke University in 1981 where he was member of the Duke Law Journal editorial board from 1980-81
- He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1981 and the Illinois State Bar in 1982
- Personal Interests Mr. Stoner is an avid skier, golfer, youth softball coach, and lives with his wife and three of their children in La Canada, California
- Pro Bono, Charitable and Civic Activities Mr. Stoner is currently President of the La Canada High School Spartan Boosters and previously served as Vice President Baseball in the LCBSA Association
- He was a board member of the La Canada Flintridge Educational Foundation for six years and is active in the La Canada Presbyterian Church
- Mr. Stoner has served as a Judge Pro Tem in the Los Angeles Superior Court and has provided pro bono legal services to a variety of charitable organizations including Los Angeles Child S.H.A.R.E
- While at Pillsbury Winthrop Mr. Stoner was Managing Partner of the firm’s Southern California Pro Bono program
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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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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 Pasadena 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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