Atty. William Murray Hake

Atty. William Murray Hake

William Murray Hake is a lawyer practicing class action defense, construction, directors & officers liability and 7 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from San Jose State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About William Murray Hake at a glance

William Murray Hake is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California U.S (1983) and California State Supreme Court (1983). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1983) and San Jose State University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships & Affiliations Association of Defense Counsel of Northern and Southern California DRI San Francisco County Bar Association Los Angeles County Bar Association Sonoma County Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Murray Hake is a lawyer practicing class action defense, construction, directors & officers liability and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from San Jose State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • William practices at Wilson Elser in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Murray Hake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Murray Hake 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

William Murray Hake is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Class Action

William Murray Hake is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Product Liability

William Murray Hake is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Murray Hake

Where is William Murray Hake's law office located?
William Murray Hake's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Murray Hake handle?
William Murray Hake focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Murray Hake practiced law?
William Murray Hake has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did William Murray Hake go to law school?
William Murray Hake earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact William Murray Hake for a consultation?
You can contact William Murray Hake 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 Murray Hake received?
William Murray Hake's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 1983
B.S.
San Jose State University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California U.S
Admitted: 1983
California State Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983

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