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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 Laura | January 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
I'd give Bill Cumming six stars if I could.
Hiring Bill Cumming was the best decision my husband and I made to complete our estate planning. He discovered many areas of issues that the surviving spouse would have to deal with that we thought were covered in our previous trust. Meeting and discussing our plans with Bill, was truly refreshing....
Posted by Denise Trevino | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Always Available
We hired Bill to help with an eviction notice that we considered unjust. The proceeding took several months to complete. We were concerned that we would have to go to court to settle everything. Throughout the process, Bill was always available. He helped us look for options, negotiate the terms of ...
Posted by Karen | April 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Look forward to doing more business with Bill
Bill helped set up a new LLC and the operating agreement for it as well. He's careful, great to deal with and makes sure that his clients are happy with his work. I plan to call on Bill whenever I have legal needs.
Posted by Paul | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Great Lawyer!
We had the pleasure of working with Bill when we set up our LLC. Bill was knowledgeable and professional and able to answer the many questions we had. He also gave us great advice and options to consider which we hadn’t previously thought or even known about. In addition, we needed to have a contr...
Posted by Robert | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellence & Integrity in legal services
I would like to recommend Bill Cumming. I’ve had the good fortune to refer my business clients to Bill over the last 5 years. He has provided such exemplary service to each referral and has become my “Go to” business legal expert. Bill has served my clients in each of his 3 areas of expertise: bus...
"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."
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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