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Atty. William Thomas McLaughlin II

Atty. William Thomas McLaughlin II

William Thomas McLaughlin II is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, complex business litigation, insurance litigation and 1 other area of law. William received a degree from California Baptist College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Fresno Fresno 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About William Thomas McLaughlin II at a glance

William Thomas McLaughlin II is a business, real estate, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Fresno, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California (1984). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1984) and California Baptist College (B.A.B.S. California, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William Thomas McLaughlin II is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, complex business litigation, insurance litigation and 1 other area of law
  • William received a degree from California Baptist College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices in Fresno, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Thomas McLaughlin II's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Thomas McLaughlin II 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 Thomas McLaughlin II is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

William Thomas McLaughlin II is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

William Thomas McLaughlin II 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 Fresno 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 Thomas McLaughlin II

Where is William Thomas McLaughlin II's law office located?
William Thomas McLaughlin II's law practice is located in Fresno, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Thomas McLaughlin II handle?
William Thomas McLaughlin II focuses on business, real estate, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Thomas McLaughlin II practiced law?
William Thomas McLaughlin II has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William Thomas McLaughlin II go to law school?
William Thomas McLaughlin II earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A.B.S. California, 1981).
How can I contact William Thomas McLaughlin II for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Thomas McLaughlin II received?
William Thomas McLaughlin II's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1984
B.A.B.S. California
California Baptist College
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 1984

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