William Francis Flahavan

William Francis Flahavan

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Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 54 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Westlake Village, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident

960 S. Westlake Blvd., Suite 202, Westlake Village, CA

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Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 54 years

State: California

Acquired: 1972

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Location

Westlake Law Group

960 S. Westlake Blvd., Suite 202, Westlake Village, CA, 91361

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William Francis Flahavan's Reviews

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Posted by Jackie | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Excellent service!

Mr. Flahavan represented me on car accident injury and fought for my winning results for 3 years. Amazing attorney and staff, have treated my family as their own. I went to court very confident knowing I had hired the right firm and I won the case. Thank you!

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Janet Carson

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laurie Peters

Unknown lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Arnold

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Bill for over 10 years and his commitment to his client and the law is not only outstanding but ultimately effective."

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G Brannan

Litigation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He was outstanding as an expert in legal malpractice and really goes the extra mile for his clients. A true lawyer's lawyer."

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Edward Tabash

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bill Flahavan is the main author of the most widely used "how to" book on personal injury in the entire state of California. Both plaintiff and dfense lawyers see it as a "bible." I have also had the privilege of working with Bill as a co counsel on many cases over the past 15 years. His legal skills and personal kindness make him a wonderful man and a magnficient lawyer. Edward Tabash Beverly Hills, California"

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Jacqueline Blade

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Professor Flahavan's knowledge and expertise in Civil Procedure is impressive. I first met him while attending his Civil Procedure class during law school. Since then I have referred many personal injury cases to Bill because I am confident that every case I refer to him will be handled with the same care and expertise he writes about in the Personal Injury Practice Guide. I have also had the privilege to co-venture cases with Bill. I sat under his tutelage and later learned how to apply what he taught me while watching him firsthand handle the most complex cases from start to finish. In my opinion he stands high above his competitors; I wouldn't trust anyone else to handle a personal injury case like I do Bill."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner/Partner, Flahavan Law Offices

1998 - 2005

Professor: Civil Procedure, Ventura College of Law

1984 - 1994

Managing & Senior Partner, Flahavan, Hudson & Francis

1974 - 1984

Managing Partner, Jones & Wilson

Associations

1994 - Present

Ventura County Bar Association

1974 - Present

Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association

2004 - 2011

Ventura County Inns of Court

1994 - 2012

Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Linnick

Successful

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Education

1971

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Saint Mary's College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

California Trial Lawyers Association

Virtually all facets of civil litigation

Publications

2016

2015

2012

1987

1984

Rutter Group publication Smarter Settlements In L.A. Superior Court

Languages

English

Activity

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