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
Full-service litigation law firm providing: civil business litigation; real estate litigation; and alternative dispute resolution services.
10 years
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.
10 years
Provisional patent, copyright, and trademark services with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and California Secretary of State.
10 years
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.
10 years
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.
10 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Inactive | 2018 | 05/07/2022 |
CA | Active | 2013 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Highest Grade in Law of the Sea | CALI Excellence for the Future Award | 2012 |
Highest Grade in International Arbitration | CALI Excellence for the Future Award | 2011 |
Member for Academic Excellence | Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor | University Of San Diego School Of Law | 2018 - Present |
Principal | Turnbow Law Firm | 2013 - Present |
Contract Attorney | Kaye, Rose & Partners, LLP | 2015 - 2017 |
Adjunct Professor | Micronesia School of Law | 2014 - 2015 |
Judicial Law Clerk | Supreme Court of Micronesia | 2013 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2013 - Present |
University of San Diego School of Law International Law Journal | Member | 2011 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Amicus Brief to Court of Appeal Fourth District | Elk Hills Power, LLC v. California State Board of Equalization | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Univ of San Diego SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Western Washington Univ | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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University of San Diego School of Law Entrepreneurship Clinic | Trademark Law | 2019 |
University of San Diego School of Law Veterans Clinic | Veterans Law | 2016 |
Micronesia School of Law | Contract Law | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Mitchell v. Mitchell-Stong, et al. | Favorable monetary settlement. |
Lanz v. Laoteppitaks | Money judgment. |
Trieu v. Nguyen | Money judgment. |
J.W. Mitchell Inc. v. Quality Loan Service Corporation, et al. | Quiet title judgment, favorable settlement. |
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Salim Khawaja, Trademark application 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, Litigation Attorney on Jan 21, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Salim Khawaja, Trademark application 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, Litigation 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, Business Attorney on Nov 26, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
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, International law Attorney on Nov 17, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
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, Intellectual property Attorney on Nov 16, 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, Business Attorney on Oct 24, 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, Business 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, Business 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, Unknown Attorney on Mar 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Will is a dedicated and enthusiastic attorney. His clients are lucky to have him as a lawyer.
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