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Bill is a native of Southern California. In 1994, he graduated with honors from the University of California Los Angles with a double major in economics and political science. After graduation, he traveled to Japan to teach English and then attended Loyola Law School and graduated in 1998 towards the top of his class. While at law school, he participated in the moot court competition and was involved in several law school organizations.
Prior to forming Cumming & Associates, Bill was a partner at Lewis, Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, which is one of California’s largest law firms. While at the firm, his practice focused on civil litigation with an emphasis in business and commercial litigation, real estate, construction and intellectual property. He has tried to conclusion both bench and jury trials and has also successfully resolved numerous claims by way of arbitration and mediation. Bill is also an experienced bankruptcy attorney and his practice focuses on helping individuals and companies with Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies.
Bill also works with several small to mid-size companies and handles their corporate transactional work. He has the expertise to advise his clients in matters relating to the formation and dissolution of business entities, purchase or sale of on-going businesses, drafting and negotiating general business agreements, corporate governance, joint ventures, commercial leases, real estate matters, employment and consulting agreements, licensing agreements and other business law matters.
He has built a solid reputation as a skilled trial attorney with a winning record and as a knowledgeable expert in business-related transactions. Bill has been recognized on multiple occasions as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine, an honor reserved for the top 2.5% of lawyers in Southern California under the age of 40.
Bill enjoys spending time with his wife Julie and their three young children. His interests include playing the guitar, golfing, mountain bike riding, surfing and skiing. Bill is an instrument rated private pilot and likes to run with his Border Collie, Bella.
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28 years | 250 cases
28 years | 250 cases
28 years
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State: California
Acquired: 1999
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3080 Bristol Street, Sixth Floor, Suite 630, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
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Posted by gavin | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Bill is not just a lawyer but now a friend as well. He has been tremendous and very relatable. He is extremely precise and very clear about the process of what you are doing so you’re never confused.
Posted by Caroline | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I are self-employed architects; we made most of our income from buying, renovating and selling houses in Virginia. In 2022 we had our first child. Lost income from clients who could no longer pay, plummeting real-estate values and a non-existent job market for architects left us with ...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I hired Bill to help with the sale of my business. The transaction was smooth and closed with Bill's guidance along the way.
Posted by Ben | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
My father and I hired Bill to assist us with updating some aspects of a corporation, and also with updating and straightening out as living trust. Bill was very helpful with both, go us to where we wanted to be. He is very straightforward, honest and his pricing is fair. I have already recommended hi...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
My team hired Bill to handle a complex business dispute involving a failed investment and misconduct by a managing member. From the very beginning, Bill stood out for his clarity, strategic thinking, and practical approach. He quickly understood the facts, helped us evaluate risk versus reward, and p...
"Bill and I had the chance to work together on a real estate matter. He is very knowledgeable and had a friendly demeanor. It would be an honor to work alongside him again."
"Whenever a potential client needs a referral to a bankruptcy attorney, I recommend Mr. Cumming. He is diligent and straight-forward and takes good care of his clients."
"Bill is a great lawyer and person. I worked with Bill at a large national firm and I can attest to the fact that he is a hard working and extremely competent attorney. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone. As a fellow lawyer in the community, I carry much respect for him and his legal skills."
"I endorse this lawyer. William Cumming is an intelligent, tenacious and thoughtful lawyer. I’ve gone to him for direction and advice on a number of matters and I’ve been very impressed on each occasion. Bill is upstanding and ethical in every respect and he follows through with clients and colleagues alike. I recommend Bill with the highest confidence."
Family lawyer
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Personal injury lawyer
Real estate lawyer
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Intellectual property lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Top Attorneys - August 2011, OC Metro Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008 - Present
Managing Partner, Cumming & Associates, APC
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
1999 - Present
American Bar Association
Obtained a $3.5 million dollar verdict against one of the defendants and the others filed bankruptcy.
Plaintiffs settled with the defendants for a confidential amount.
Afer a month long jury trial the jury issued a defense verdict.
Plaintiffs obtained a judgment against Robert Del Valle and other defendants for $2.6 million.
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Real Estate and Bankruptcy
2014
Real Estate and Bankruptcy
2010
Top Ten Questions that Real Estate Professionals Ask About Bankruptcy
2009
The Impact of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act
English