Atty. William John McLean III

Atty. William John McLean III

Mr. William John McLean III is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, business litigation, wrongful termination and 1 other area of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 60 yrs experience 60 year
Call (669) 330-1795 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William John McLean III at a glance

William John McLean III is an Of Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean A Professional Law Corporation. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1966). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1966) and San Jose State College (B.S., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Palo Alto, Alameda County and American Bar Associations The State Bar of California American Board of Trial Advocates (Advocate) International Society of Barristers. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William John McLean III is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, business litigation, wrongful termination and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from San Jose State College in 1959, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • William practices at Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean A Professional Law Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William John McLean III's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

William John McLean III is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William John McLean III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William John McLean III is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

William John McLean III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Palo Alto 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Palo Alto or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William John McLean III

Where is William John McLean III's law office located?
William John McLean III's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John McLean III handle?
William John McLean III focuses on wrongful termination, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William John McLean III practiced law?
William John McLean III has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did William John McLean III go to law school?
William John McLean III earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.S., 1959).
How can I contact William John McLean III for a consultation?
You can contact William John McLean III 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 John McLean III received?
William John McLean III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of Law
- 1966
B.S.
San Jose State College
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1966

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.