Atty. William Manuel Briggs

Atty. William Manuel Briggs

William Manuel Briggs is a lawyer practicing mediation, litigation, plaintiffs personal injury and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 56 yrs experience 56 year
Call (916) 970-3836 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Manuel Briggs at a glance

William Manuel Briggs is a car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and litigation attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in California (1970), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1976), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1976). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1969) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sacramento County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Manuel Briggs is a lawyer practicing mediation, litigation, plaintiffs personal injury and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • William practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Manuel Briggs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Manuel Briggs 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 Manuel Briggs is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

William Manuel Briggs 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.

William Manuel Briggs is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

William Manuel Briggs is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

William Manuel Briggs 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 Sacramento 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 Manuel Briggs

Where is William Manuel Briggs's law office located?
William Manuel Briggs's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Manuel Briggs handle?
William Manuel Briggs focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Manuel Briggs practiced law?
William Manuel Briggs has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did William Manuel Briggs go to law school?
William Manuel Briggs earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact William Manuel Briggs for a consultation?
You can contact William Manuel Briggs 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 Manuel Briggs received?
William Manuel Briggs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1969
B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1976

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