Atty. William Matthew Pao

Atty. William Matthew Pao

William Matthew Pao is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, class actions, corporate formation and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About William Matthew Pao at a glance

William Matthew Pao is a formation, personal injury, employment, bankruptcy, and class action attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2001) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Matthew Pao is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, class actions, corporate formation and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • William practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Matthew Pao's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

William Matthew Pao is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation 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 Matthew Pao 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 Matthew Pao is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Matthew Pao is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Class Action

William Matthew Pao is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action 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 Los Angeles 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 Matthew Pao

Where is William Matthew Pao's law office located?
William Matthew Pao's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Matthew Pao handle?
William Matthew Pao focuses on formation, personal injury, employment, bankruptcy, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Matthew Pao practiced law?
William Matthew Pao has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did William Matthew Pao go to law school?
William Matthew Pao earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact William Matthew Pao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 2001
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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