Atty. William Robert Hart

Atty. William Robert Hart

William Hart is an Of Counsel Attorney to Hart Kienle Pentecost. He has a national AV® Preeminent™ rating of 5.0 out of 5.

Santa Ana Santa Ana 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About William Robert Hart at a glance

William Robert Hart is an Of Counsel based in Santa Ana, California, practicing at Hart Kienle Pentecost. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, business, real estate, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1979), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1976) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Hart is an Of Counsel Attorney to Hart Kienle Pentecost
  • He has a national AV® Preeminent™ rating of 5.0 out of 5
  • Since 1982, Bill has been an advocate for his clients from pre-litigation negotiation through trial and appeal from judgment
  • He represents clients in the prosecution and defense of a broad range of business, commercial and real estate disputes, including breach of contract, insurance coverage, landlord/tenant, product liability, trade secret and unfair competition, broker commission disputes, construction defects, and probate litigation
  • Bill represents companies from a diverse range of industries, including residential and commercial property developers and managers, high-tech manufacturers, insurance marketing organizations, financial institutions, independent dealers and distributors, and corporate and partnership interests of all types
  • He has also been retained as an expert witness and consultant by other attorneys in support of their Superior Court litigation

Practice Areas Explained

William Robert Hart's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

William Robert Hart is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Probate

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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 Robert Hart is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Robert Hart is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Santa Ana 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 Robert Hart

Where is William Robert Hart's law office located?
William Robert Hart's law practice is located in Santa Ana, California. The firm is Hart Kienle Pentecost. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Robert Hart handle?
William Robert Hart focuses on formation, probate, business, real estate, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Robert Hart practiced law?
William Robert Hart has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Robert Hart go to law school?
William Robert Hart earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William Robert Hart for a consultation?
You can contact William Robert Hart 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 Robert Hart received?
William Robert Hart's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1976
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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