Atty. William Whitley Ashley

Atty. William Whitley Ashley

William Whitley Ashley is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, real estate law, construction law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Humboldt State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years.

San Rafael San Rafael 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About William Whitley Ashley at a glance

William Whitley Ashley is a personal injury, business, real estate, construction, and litigation attorney based in San Rafael, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in California admitted pro hac vice in Federal District Court of Nevada (1989) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California (1989). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1985) and Humboldt State University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Whitley Ashley is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, real estate law, construction law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Humboldt State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • William practices in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Whitley Ashley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Whitley Ashley 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.

William Whitley Ashley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Construction Law

William Whitley Ashley 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 Whitley Ashley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Rafael 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 Whitley Ashley

Where is William Whitley Ashley's law office located?
William Whitley Ashley's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Whitley Ashley handle?
William Whitley Ashley focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Whitley Ashley practiced law?
William Whitley Ashley has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William Whitley Ashley go to law school?
William Whitley Ashley earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact William Whitley Ashley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1985
B.A.
Humboldt State University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California admitted pro hac vice in Federal District Court of Nevada
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1989

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