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 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by Caroline | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

From Struggle to Strength

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 ...virtually no income for four years. We used our credit cards and savings, my 401k, sold our home at a huge loss, all with the idea that the market had to pick up soon and we would then be able to pay off our debts without filing for bankruptcy. We were terrified of bankruptcy because we depended on being able to get a mortgage to finance home purchases and renovations, our main source of income. In retrospect not filing was a mistake, the market never recovered in time for us and we accumulated a massive amount of credit card debt which we could not pay, somewhere around $50-60,000. Much of this has been charged off or we negotiated settlements; however we have two judgements, Amex for $1136 and Chase for $8566, which I tried to settle, and a Citibank account that was bought by Asset Acceptance, original balance of $16,166 now pumped up to $26,340. I read about Pinnacle Credit Specialist on Quora and I didn’t hesitate to contact him, to my greatest surprise, all the debts were cleared completely including the charge offs and credit card debts. More so our credit score has increased to 809 and 801 respectively. All thanks to [email protected] the savior I met a few months ago. You can also reach him via signal: +1 (206) 970-5442 Cheers

Posted by Robert | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

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...iness law, litigation, and bankruptcy. In each and every case, my clients have praised his knowledge, sharp mind, and single minded performance on their behalf. Beyond the law, Bill cares about his clients, their specific needs, and the best strategy to meet them. He is honest, knows his stuff, and cool as cucumber in a fight. I trust him. If you require big firm legal horsepower and expertise, but want a personal touch, you can’t go wrong working with Bill Cumming. Bill is a legal professional you can depend on.

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 Paula | December 15, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

We highly recommend William Cumming as an attorney.

We were thrilled with the result of the action Bill Cumming took on our behalf to finalize our bankruptcy. Bill is smart, talented, honest and caring. All equally important attributes one wants in their attorney, We wish him continued success.

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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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