Atty. William James O'Connor

Atty. William James O'Connor

William James O'Connor is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury, complex civil litigation, insurance bad faith and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Gonzaga University in 1964, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Novato Novato 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William James O'Connor at a glance

William James O'Connor is a Member based in Novato, California, practicing at O'Connor ADR Services. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1974) and Gonzaga University (B.A., 1964). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association San Francisco Irish American Bar Association. Serands clients in Novato, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William James O'Connor is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs personal injury, complex civil litigation, insurance bad faith and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Gonzaga University in 1964, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at O'Connor ADR Services in Novato, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William James O'Connor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William James O'Connor 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 O'Connor 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 O'Connor 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 James O'Connor is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

William James O'Connor 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 Novato 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 O'Connor

Where is William James O'Connor's law office located?
William James O'Connor's law practice is located in Novato, California. The firm is O'Connor ADR Services. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James O'Connor handle?
William James O'Connor focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William James O'Connor practiced law?
William James O'Connor has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William James O'Connor go to law school?
William James O'Connor earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact William James O'Connor for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1974
B.A.
Gonzaga University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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