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Christopher William Turnbow

also known as Will Turnbow, Turnbow Law Firm
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Avvo Rating9.0
  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed for 7 years
  • Free consultation
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About Christopher

I specialize in business, intellectual property, and real estate law.  Following graduation from the University of San Diego School of Law, I served as law clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Federated States of Micronesia. This international experience and my extensive world travel, bring a unique multicultural perspective to my practice of law. l also devote a portion of my time assisting the University of San Diego Legal Clinics to provide free legal services to U.S. veterans and as an adjunct professor teaching trademark law and advanced legal writing.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling and playing beach volleyball and basketball. I also play annually in the San Diego County Bar Association Basketball League.

Practice areas

OtherReal estateBusinessIntellectual propertyLitigation
  1. Litigation: 25%

    Full-service litigation law firm providing: civil business litigation; real estate litigation; and alternative dispute resolution services.

    8 years

  2. Intellectual property: 20%

    Provisional patent, copyright, and trademark services with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and California Secretary of State.

    8 years

  3. Business: 20%

    Full-service business law firm providing: entity formation and investment advice; contract formation and dispute resolution; civil business litigation; employment law services; and alternative dispute resolution services.

    8 years

  4. Real estate: 20%

    Real estate litigation and transactional services involving fraud; foreclosure and bankruptcy issues; lis pendens litigation; real estate broker issues; contract disputes; and other similar matters.

    8 years

  1. Corporate and incorporation: 15%

    Full-service entity formation packages including: proper entity choice and legal jurisdiction consultation; official name availability search; file articles of incorporation/organization; customized bylaws/operating agreement; business license etc.

    8 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Photos and videos

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Contact

110 West "A" Street, Ste. 750
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Turnbow Law Firm

110 West "A" Street, Ste. 750
San Diego, CA, 92101

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive201806/28/2020
CAActive201301/20/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers10
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
Highest Grade in Law of the SeaCALI Excellence for the Future Award2012
Highest Grade in International ArbitrationCALI Excellence for the Future Award2011
Member for Academic ExcellencePhi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Adjunct ProfessorUniversity Of San Diego School Of Law2018 - Present
PrincipalTurnbow Law Firm2013 - Present
Contract AttorneyKaye, Rose & Partners, LLP2015 - 2017
Adjunct ProfessorMicronesia School of Law2014 - 2015
Judicial Law ClerkSupreme Court of Micronesia2013 - 2014
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Washington State Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2013 - Present
University of San Diego School of Law International Law JournalMember2011 - 2012
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Amicus Brief to Court of Appeal Fourth DistrictElk Hills Power, LLC v. California State Board of Equalization2011
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Univ of San Diego SOLJD - Juris Doctor2012
Western Washington UnivBA - Bachelor of Arts2005
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
University of San Diego School of Law Entrepreneurship ClinicTrademark Law2019
University of San Diego School of Law Veterans ClinicVeterans Law2016
Micronesia School of LawContract Law2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Mitchell v. Mitchell-Stong, et al.Favorable monetary settlement.
Lanz v. LaoteppitaksMoney judgment.
Trieu v. NguyenMoney judgment.
J.W. Mitchell Inc. v. Quality Loan Service Corporation, et al.Quiet title judgment, favorable settlement.

Reviews

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Review Christopher Turnbow

Amazing Attorney!!

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I have known Will for six years, half of which he has been my business attorney. To date, Will has settled numerous business disputes for me without having to file a lawsuit, including using his strong negotiation skills to save me over $15,000 in a broken real estate deal. Currently, he is assisting me in the formation of a new business and is drafting all of the necessary contracts and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. Will is an extremely diligent and competent attorney but more importantly I consider him my friend.
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Hired attorney

Sage Counsel

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From working with Will I can honestly tell you that he is a true advocate that looks at issues from all angles. You will be in good hands if you seek Will's assistance.
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney

Consistent and responsive!

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Will Turnbow has consistently provided us invaluable guidance and supplied timely services during our start-up phase of buying a business. My husband and I turned to Will for his knowledge in business law and services when we purchased a business in 2014. He is easy to work with and explains everything in detail. Highly recommend him if you're starting a business or buying one!

Contract Dispute Resolution

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Will Turnbow was hired to resolve a contract dispute for Waterways Cruises. Mr. Turnbow has done an excellent job of researching the legal issues involved and presenting our case for mediation or arbitration.

Attorney endorsements

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Salim Khawaja, Litigation Attorney on Jan 25, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. He is dedicated, hard working, and smart. He works hard for his clients: working until midnight on a number of occasions to finish projects, and even when he was on vacation, he made sure to finish projects and take care of clients' matters. He takes on difficult and hard issues and tackle them with diligence and persistence.

Cheryl Stengel, Business Attorney on Jan 21, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Seth Harris, Real estate Attorney on Jan 21, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Will is very professional and great to deal with.

David Angyal

From working with Will I can honestly tell you that he is a true advocate that looks at issues from all angles. You will be in good hands if you seek Will's assistance.

Minh Nguyen

I had the opportunity of working alongside Will in a rather unconventional setting contributing to a legal system in a small developing country. A setting that relied heavily on the skills of precise instincts, flexibility, legal knowledge, and diligence. Will exhibited all of these skills and more, which in turn inspired me to be an even better attorney. It is with pleasure that I endorse Will for all your advocacy needs.

Laura Lindsey, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 17, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have referred several friends and clients to Will to help with IP issues. Everyone has raved about his services and how intelligent, helpful, reasonable, and informative Will is with helping new business owners pursue their dreams. I will continue to refer clients based purely on their extreme satisfaction!

Steven York, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Will is a first rate attorney with a dedication to his clients and his work that is second to none. I have known him for more than ten years and would recommend him to anyone with a legal issue.

Nicholas Arcamone, Litigation Attorney on Mar 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I personally endorse this lawyer. Will is dedicated to his clients in all aspects of legal representation. He easily tackles complex legal issues in any area of law. I highly recommend him to clients in need of an excellent business attorney.

Michelle Bos, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 10, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Will is an honest and hard working attorney. I had the opportunity to work with him on a matter and he puts his client's interests first and works extremely hard to ensure that his representation is top notch and his client is happy at the end of the day.

William Sand, Car accident Attorney on Mar 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Will is a dedicated and enthusiastic attorney. His clients are lucky to have him as a lawyer.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$300-$400/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
OTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card