Atty. William Patrick McGinn

Atty. William Patrick McGinn

William Patrick McGinn is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, workers compensation law, probate law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1952, and has been licensed for 67 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Patrick McGinn at a glance

William Patrick McGinn is a probate, personal injury, and workers comp attorney based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in California (1959) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court (1968). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1958) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Patrick McGinn is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, workers compensation law, probate law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 1952, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • William practices in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Patrick McGinn's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

William Patrick McGinn is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Patrick McGinn is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Patrick McGinn is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Patrick McGinn

Where is William Patrick McGinn's law office located?
William Patrick McGinn's law practice is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Patrick McGinn handle?
William Patrick McGinn focuses on probate, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Patrick McGinn practiced law?
William Patrick McGinn has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did William Patrick McGinn go to law school?
William Patrick McGinn earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (B.A., 1952).
How can I contact William Patrick McGinn for a consultation?
You can contact William Patrick McGinn 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 Patrick McGinn received?
William Patrick McGinn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1958
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1952

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1968

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