Atty. William Kennard Thayer

Atty. William Kennard Thayer

William Kennard Thayer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, claims and litigation and 7 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Southern Oregon State College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Vancouver Vancouver 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William Kennard Thayer at a glance

William Kennard Thayer is a Founding Partner based in Vancouver, Washington, practicing at Schauermann Thayer. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Washington (1980), U.S. District Court Western District of Washington (1980), U.S. Supreme Court (1995), and Oregon (2006). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1980) and Southern Oregon State College (B.A. Business, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Clark County and Washington State Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (Eagle) National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Vancouver, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Kennard Thayer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, claims and litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Southern Oregon State College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Schauermann Thayer in Vancouver, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William Kennard Thayer's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Kennard Thayer is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Washington →

Wrongful Death

William Kennard Thayer is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →

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 Kennard Thayer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Motorcycle Accidents

William Kennard Thayer is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Washington →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William Kennard Thayer is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Kennard Thayer

Where is William Kennard Thayer's law office located?
William Kennard Thayer's law practice is located in Vancouver, Washington. The firm is Schauermann Thayer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Kennard Thayer handle?
William Kennard Thayer focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William Kennard Thayer practiced law?
William Kennard Thayer has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Kennard Thayer go to law school?
William Kennard Thayer earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Business, 1977).
How can I contact William Kennard Thayer for a consultation?
You can contact William Kennard Thayer 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 Kennard Thayer received?
William Kennard Thayer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1980
B.A. Business
Southern Oregon State College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995
Oregon
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court District of Oregon
Admitted: 2007

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