Atty. William James Donnelly

Atty. William James Donnelly

William James Donnelly is a lawyer practicing trial law, arbitration, mediation and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1975, and has been licensed for 40 years.

San Rafael San Rafael 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About William James Donnelly at a glance

William James Donnelly is a Member based in San Rafael, California, practicing at William J. Donnelly. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1983) and University of Minnesota (B.A. University, 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William James Donnelly is a lawyer practicing trial law, arbitration, mediation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1975, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices at William J. Donnelly in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William James Donnelly's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William James Donnelly is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William James Donnelly is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 San Rafael 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 James Donnelly

Where is William James Donnelly's law office located?
William James Donnelly's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. The firm is William J. Donnelly. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James Donnelly handle?
William James Donnelly focuses on personal injury, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William James Donnelly practiced law?
William James Donnelly has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William James Donnelly go to law school?
William James Donnelly earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. University, 1975).
How can I contact William James Donnelly for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William James Donnelly received?
William James Donnelly's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1983
B.A. University
University of Minnesota
- 1975

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986

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