William Reid Cumming

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William Reid Cumming

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Litigation Lawyer at Costa Mesa, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation, Estate Planning

3080 Bristol Street, Sixth Floor, Suite 630, Costa Mesa, CA

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About William

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Litigation representing both plaintiffs and defendants in business related disputes, which includes breach of contract, real property, employment, intellectual property and other related issues.

28 years | 250 cases

50%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

Represent clients in creating business entities, including but not limited to, subchapter "S and "C" corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited liabilty partnerships and nonprofits. I also draft general business agreements for clients involving a wide array of issues, including but not limited to, joint venture agreements, license agreements, employment agreements,etc.

28 years | 250 cases

25%
Estate Planning 25%

28 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cumming & Associates, APC

3080 Bristol Street, Sixth Floor, Suite 630, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

cummingandassociateslaw.com/

William Reid Cumming's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by William | November 02, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

A settlement for a bankruptcy

Bill Cumming represented us when a creditor on our bankruptcy sued us and refused to sign off on the bankruptcy. He succeeded in getting a settlement which allowed a dismissal of the law suit and they signed off on the bankruptcy. We are more than happy with the results and recommend him highl...y.

Posted by USHA | October 26, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ATTORNEY IN A HEARTBEAT A GREAT ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH

I WAS RECOMMENDED TO BILL BY OTHER ATTORNEY AND WHAT A DELIGHT TO KNOW HIM PROFESSIONALLY, AND I FEEL LIKE I NOW PERSONALLY KNOW HIM AS WELL,HE KEPT ME AT EASE WITH THE WHOLE PROCESS OF BK. BILL IS VERY KNOWLEDGABLE , UPDATED ME WITH THE PROGRESS AND KEPT MY INTEREST FIRST UNLIKE OTHER ATTORNEYS I... HAVE DEALT IN PAST WHO ALWAYS THINK FOR THEIR FEES FIRST. I HAVE TALKED TO FEW ATOORNEYS AND NEEDED SOME ADVICE ON MY CURRENT LICENSES WHICH I HOLD AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO ANSWER FEW SIMPLE QUESTIONS I ASKED, AND BILL WENT EXTA MILE TO CONTACT THE STATE AND OTHER RELATED AGENCIES TO MAKE SURE BANKRUPTCY WILL NOT EFFECT MY LICENSE AND LIVELYHOOD , NO OTHER ATTORNEY WILL DO THIS WITHOUT ADDING MORE FEES, BILL DID NOT ASK FOR A DIME MORE THEN AGRRED UPON FEES, THIS EXTAR STEP HE HAS TAKEN PUT HIM ABPVE ALL ATTORNEYS, ALL I CAN SAY IS THANKS YOU SO MUCH BILL. YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON HOPE YOUR INDUSTRY TAKE LESSON FROM YOU................THANKS AGAIN

Posted by Doreen | August 23, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bill Cumming; The best alternative to bankruptcy court.

Mr Cumming gave us excellent advice and persuaded us to settle our debt, rather than face bankruptcy court. His phase one/phase two approach opened up a line of communication between us and the plaintiffs attorney. We were then allowed to offer a settlement amount that was affordable to us. Mr Cummin...g kept us completely informed every step of the way by forwarding every correspondence to us via e-mail. His professional courtesy is second to none. He responded to our questions in a timely manner and always offered to help with anything that he could. We gained peace of mind by hiring Bill Cumming. From the start to the finish he and his staff did a superb job. We would enlist their services again in a heartbeat. Thank You again for all of your help. Sincerely, Doreen

Posted by Mary Jane | May 05, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

I Highly Recommend Bill Cumming for Your Legal Advice!

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Bill Cumming! He made the emotional and uncomfortable process of declaring for bankruptcy a comforting and manageable procedure, constantly reminding me to look ahead, toward the future. I felt safe with his talented and knowledgeable focus on the law process and he ...always returned my emails and calls in a timely manner. I have recommended Mr. Cumming to friends and family looking for answers in these tough economic times. He helped me begin again financially! Thank you, Bill! >> Maryjane O.

Posted by David and Jo | May 04, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy - Chapter 7

We benefitted greatly from Mr. Cumming's knnowledge and experience in this area of the law and felt relieved throughout the process, particularly at the bankruptcy hearing. His work was thorough and complete and his clear explanations made the entire process much easier to comprehend, especially leg...al issues. Our bankruptcy has been discharged and the case closed. A few additional items relating to the bankruptcy have subsequently risen involving our other business affairs. Mr. Cumming has been very responsive in answering our questions which enabled us to respond in an appropriate manner. We are very pleased to provide this review and wish to particularly stress our appreciation for the sound fiscal counsel and advice he provided. This has been instrumental in enabling us to rebuild our financial plan and a new life of debt free living without credit cards.

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William Reid Cumming's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Kim

Litigation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jimmy Nguyen

Litigation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jeannette Darrow

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Douglas Borthwick

Litigation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elisabeth Camaur

Business lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Fasel

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Adams

Litigation lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an outstanding lawyer and I highly recommend him."

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Christopher Guldjian

Business lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Derik Lewis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Adams

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Christopher Guldjian

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Hoag

Real estate lawyer

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Derik Lewis

Real estate lawyer

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Clement Cheng

Intellectual property lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Partner, Cumming & Associates, APC

Associations

2008 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

AJA Advisory Services v. Sherman

Obtained a $3.5 million dollar verdict against one of the defendants and the others filed bankruptcy.

Yip v. Ong

Plaintiffs settled with the defendants for a confidential amount.

Dionne v. Flannery

Afer a month long jury trial the jury issued a defense verdict.

Daniels v. Robet Del Valle

Plaintiffs obtained a judgment against Robert Del Valle and other defendants for $2.6 million.

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Education

1998

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

UCLA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Orange County Association of Realtors

Real Estate and Bankruptcy

2014

Top Ten Things that Real Estate Professionals Need to Know About Bankruptcy

Real Estate and Bankruptcy

2010

Kelly Williams

Top Ten Questions that Real Estate Professionals Ask About Bankruptcy

2009

Sponsored by Abacus Holdings Group, Inc.

The Impact of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act

Languages

English

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