Atty. William L. Veen
William L. Veen founded the Veen Firm in 1975.
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About William L. Veen at a glance
William L. Veen is a personal injury attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at The Veen Firm LLP. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1968) and Michigan State University (BA, 1965). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- William L. Veen founded the Veen Firm in 1975
- Over time, it has grown from a one-man operation to a heavy-hitting firm of trial lawyers
- Bill has represented injured workers and consumers in recovering damages arising from industrial accidents, construction accidents, elevator accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, professional liability, and auto and truck accidents
- Bill currently serves of counsel to The Veen Firm
- Bill has been honored many times over his distinguished career, including as the 2003 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
- He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1994), the California Applicants Attorneys Association
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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.
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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 Francisco 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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