Atty. William Lawrence Banning

Atty. William Lawrence Banning

William Lawrence Banning is a lawyer practicing commercial fishermen's accidents/jones act, maritime law, harbor & boating accidents, cruise ship & passenger claims and 9 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

San Diego San Diego 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William Lawrence Banning at a glance

William Lawrence Banning is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Banning LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern, and Central Districts of California U.S. Court o (1977). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1977) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County Bar Associations The State Bar of California Maritime Law Association of the United States America's Leading Lawyers Consumer Attorneys of California American Association for Justice. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Lawrence Banning is a lawyer practicing commercial fishermen's accidents/jones act, maritime law, harbor & boating accidents, cruise ship & passenger claims and 9 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at Banning LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Lawrence Banning's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

William Lawrence Banning is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

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.

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Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

William Lawrence Banning is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Diego 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 Lawrence Banning

Where is William Lawrence Banning's law office located?
William Lawrence Banning's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Banning LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lawrence Banning handle?
William Lawrence Banning focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Lawrence Banning practiced law?
William Lawrence Banning has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Lawrence Banning go to law school?
William Lawrence Banning earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William Lawrence Banning for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Lawrence Banning received?
William Lawrence Banning's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1977
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern, and Central Districts of California U.S. Court o
Admitted: 1977

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