Atty. William Gerard Short

Atty. William Gerard Short

William Gerard Short is a lawyer practicing commercial collections, employment & labor, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Thomas Aquinas College, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Ojai Ojai 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About William Gerard Short at a glance

William Gerard Short is a Member based in Ojai, California, practicing at Law Offices of William G. Short. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986) and California (1987). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1985) and Thomas Aquinas College B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ventura County Bar Association. Serands clients in Ojai, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Gerard Short is a lawyer practicing commercial collections, employment & labor, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Thomas Aquinas College, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices at Law Offices of William G. Short in Ojai, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Gerard Short's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Gerard Short is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Class Action

William Gerard Short is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William Gerard Short is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Ojai 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 Gerard Short

Where is William Gerard Short's law office located?
William Gerard Short's law practice is located in Ojai, California. The firm is Law Offices of William G. Short. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Gerard Short handle?
William Gerard Short focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Gerard Short practiced law?
William Gerard Short has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William Gerard Short go to law school?
William Gerard Short earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (—).
How can I contact William Gerard Short for a consultation?
You can contact William Gerard Short 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 Gerard Short received?
William Gerard Short's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1985
Thomas Aquinas College B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
California
Admitted: 1987

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