Atty. William Michael Henley

Atty. William Michael Henley

William Michael Henley is a lawyer practicing civil rights, construction litigation, personal injury defense and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1976, and has been licensed for 37 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About William Michael Henley at a glance

William Michael Henley is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Wild Carey And Fife. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, litigation, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1992). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1980) and University of Missouri (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Michael Henley is a lawyer practicing civil rights, construction litigation, personal injury defense and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1976, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William practices at Wild, Carey & Fife in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Henley's Areas of Practice

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

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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Construction Law

William Michael Henley is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

William Michael Henley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Michael Henley is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

William Michael Henley is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Michael Henley

Where is William Michael Henley's law office located?
William Michael Henley's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Wild Carey And Fife. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Henley handle?
William Michael Henley focuses on personal injury, construction, litigation, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Michael Henley practiced law?
William Michael Henley has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William Michael Henley go to law school?
William Michael Henley earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact William Michael Henley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1980
B.A.
University of Missouri
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1992

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