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William J Light
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William J Light

4.8
18 reviews

1111 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92501

Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, Wrongful Death and 6 more

About William J Light

I am a Level 20 Avvo contributor with thousands of free responses to California consumers who are looking for information about their legal problems.  It is the hightest level that an attorney can achieve on Avvo. I have been practicing law for 30 years.  Lots of attorneys can file lawsuits and fight it out.  We take pride in fighting intelligently.  Our results speak for themselves millions and millions of dollars recovered for our clients.  Many times in cases where the defense attorney told us that we would never recover anything close to that. I have met thousands of decent, honorable people who have been hurt due to negligence or intentional wrongdoing of others.  You deserve a voice.  We will speak for you.  When we speak, the insurance company listens. Some of our biggest and most satisfying cases involved representing victims of dog bites, sexual molestation, product liability, dangerous roads and, of course, automobile collisions.  We have a great deal of experience in virtually every kind of personal injury claim there is, including dental and medical malpractice, premises liability and employment disputes. I would like to discuss your case with you.  Consultations are free.

 

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William J Light got this award in 2021

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William J Light got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Other 4
    • Employment Law
    • Brain Injury
    • Defective and Dangerous Products
    • Child Abuse

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Contingency Fee: 25% - 40%
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Microsoft Teams
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Of Counsel
    Firm Name
    Frank P. Barbaro & Assoc., APC
  • Additional Links
    http://frankbarbarolaw.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1989, California
    1991, Colorado
    1991, Minnesota
    1991, U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    Memberships
    Colorado, Minnesota State and American Bar Associations
    State Bar of California.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southwestern University School of Law
    Class of 1988
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of North Dakota
    Class of 1986
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1963
    Miles City, Montana, November 28, 1963

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, William J Light is admitted to practice in California, Colorado and Minnesota.
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    William J Light is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California and United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
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    William J Light speaks Spanish.
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    Yes, William J Light has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Frank P. Barbaro & Assoc., APC has 2 attorneys at this location.

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