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 11 - 15 of 25 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Margaret | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Successfully removed lien from home title

I was referred to Bill from a close friend that I trust.The lien on my home was from an old Discover card debt that I didn't realize was there until I tried to refinance my home. I was not sure if it would be possible to remove the lien because the court documents had been destroyed due to age of cas...e. Bill and his team were able to convince the Discover card attorney that this lien should not be there. Bill and his team handled everything including going to recorders office and filing the documents to remove the lien. Not only was he successful but he also did this work for a much lower amount than the flat rate we agreed upon. I highly recommend William Cumming and his team for your legal needs.

Posted by John | March 03, 2015 | Banking

Simply the BEST!

Bill and his team, para legal and Laurie are top notch. They have helped me with respect as I'm going through hell with Wells Fargo Bank. The follow through with the mortgage company I hired along with Bill is amazing and will look for resolution in my favour. In the beginning, I thought I wa...s less than but Bill raised me up from the floor and gave me the information and confidence to go forward and I'm grateful. He won't let you down. Best, John

Posted by Diane | January 06, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Top Notch Integrity - a Lawyer you can TRUST!

I've known Bill for several years and have always highly recommended him but I most recently got to see him in action on my personal bankruptcy case. He was super patient to answer all my questions during the investigative phase when I was trying to determine if bankruptcy was an option for me. He wa...s very knowledgeable and provided me with all the information I needed without any added pressure or persuasion. Once I hired Bill, he moved extremely quickly in getting my case together to successfully avoid foreclosure on my home. He and his staff are all very dedicated and professional and it made getting all the paperwork together so much smoother! I felt such a sense of relief with him on my side, and it honestly made the process so simple with literally no stress. I would highly recommend Bill to anyone considering bankruptcy. He was available whenever I needed him, even at inopportune times, to make sure we met the required deadlines and submitted all the proper and accurate information. Trust me, you want Bill on your side in any legal matters concerning bankruptcy, corporate/business issues or litigation. Bill Cumming is the most honest and upstanding attorney I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Posted by Craig | December 30, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Superior professional service!

Mr. Cumming was very informative as to bankruptcy proceedings. Everything he said would happen, did happen. He was very prompt in returning all of my calls and emails during this process. I really appreciated his knowledge and expertise along with a refined personal touch. I would highly recommend h...im to anyone looking for legal services!

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

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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

Litigation lawyer

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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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