Atty. William Henry Wimsatt

Atty. William Henry Wimsatt

William Henry Wimsatt is a lawyer practicing aviation law, airplane crash litigation, helicopter crash litigation and 4 other areas of law. William received a degree from Boston University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About William Henry Wimsatt at a glance

William Henry Wimsatt is a Retired Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Magana Cathcart And Mccarthy. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, class action, product liability, litigation, and aviation. Admitted to practice in California (1975), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1990). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1975) and Boston University (M.S.B.A. Boston, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Henry Wimsatt is a lawyer practicing aviation law, airplane crash litigation, helicopter crash litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from Boston University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices at Magaña, Cathcart & McCarthy in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Henry Wimsatt's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Henry Wimsatt

Where is William Henry Wimsatt's law office located?
William Henry Wimsatt's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Magana Cathcart And Mccarthy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Henry Wimsatt handle?
William Henry Wimsatt focuses on medical malpractice, class action, product liability, litigation, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Henry Wimsatt practiced law?
William Henry Wimsatt has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William Henry Wimsatt go to law school?
William Henry Wimsatt earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (M.S.B.A. Boston, 1972).
How can I contact William Henry Wimsatt for a consultation?
You can contact William Henry Wimsatt 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 Henry Wimsatt received?
William Henry Wimsatt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1975
M.S.B.A. Boston
Boston University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1990

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