Atty. William Lee Buus

Atty. William Lee Buus

William is a trial lawyer who has handled a wide variety of business litigation cases in state and federal court, as well as before various administrative agencies. He has also argued before federal and state courts of appeal.

Brea Brea 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About William Lee Buus at a glance

William Lee Buus is a Member based in Brea, California, practicing at Buus Law Group APC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and California State University, Long Beach (B.A. Accountancy, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Brea, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William is a trial lawyer who has handled a wide variety of business litigation cases in state and federal court, as well as before various administrative agencies
  • He has also argued before federal and state courts of appeal
  • Among others, he has handled cases involving wrongdoing between/among business owners, trademark infringement, patent infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, fraud and false claims, breach of fiduciary duties, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, misconduct in the offer of sales and sales of securities, wrongoing by broker-dealers before FINRA (formerly NASD), real estate disputes, and insurance-related disputes
  • His cases have been the subject of news media reports, including major newspapers and television
  • He is currently an associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious association of jury trial attorneys.Because of his litigation successes, from 2009 to the present, William has been named as a "Super Lawyer" in Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine, having been recognized by his peers as one of the top lawyers in Southern California
  • He has also received the highest rating of “10” on AVVO since 2009, and has been recognized four times by OC Metro Magazine as one of Orange County’s top lawyers
  • William has authored several articles on law practice for the Los Angeles Daily Journal, including articles on proving damages as well as getting and keeping the jury's attention
  • He was also on the staff of Southwestern University School of Law’s law review, and was invited to join Southwestern’s moot court honors program
  • William has also passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in 1991

Practice Areas Explained

William Lee Buus's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Brea 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 Lee Buus

Where is William Lee Buus's law office located?
William Lee Buus's law practice is located in Brea, California. The firm is Buus Law Group APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lee Buus handle?
William Lee Buus focuses on patent, trademark, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Lee Buus practiced law?
William Lee Buus has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did William Lee Buus go to law school?
William Lee Buus earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Accountancy, 1991).
How can I contact William Lee Buus for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Lee Buus received?
William Lee Buus's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1995
B.A. Accountancy
California State University, Long Beach
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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