William Lee Huestis

William Lee Huestis

4.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning

4000 Macarthur Blvd, #600, Newport Beach, CA

About William

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

W Legal PC

4000 Macarthur Blvd, #600, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

W Legal PC

3435 Wilshire Blvd., #1100, Los Angeles, CA, 90010

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William Lee Huestis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | February 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible Expereince

Being involved in a lawsuit is an already intimidating and difficult time and having an uncommunicative attorney and one that seems to be lacking in some basic knowledge of the law made the experience even more stressful. Calls were not returned, deadlines were missed and I only found out my paperwo...rk was never filed with the courts due to a very kind bill collector who let me know my case had been dismissed without discharge so the debts were able to be collected. 18 months later I have received another judgment which was not taken care of despite assurances on 3 separate occasions that it has been indeed handled. It appeared the onus was on me to know the law which negates the point of hiring an attorney.

Posted by Tarun | August 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional service all round ! Highly recommend.

William helped us establish a Family Trust in the most efficient manner imaginable. We were short on time and bandwidth at the time and he streamlined the end to end process for us. We felt well advised over emails and were very grateful when he made time for us on the only day we could meet. William... was very pleasant to work and has followed up immediately to all queries since. We are so grateful and glad we chose him (based on his reviews). Highly recommended!

Posted by Mike | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thoughtful and conscientious

We engaged William Huestis to execute our Family Trust. He helped us to understand the nuances of a family trust, during our preliminary meeting, in order to make the most educated decisions on how we wanted it set up. Once we were ready to execute the Trust, William went through all 50+ pages of ...the documents in order for us to clearly understand the documents and what we were signing. We highly recommend William Huestis

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helpfull

William was very professional. He answered all my questions and responded to my emails in a timely manner. Was able to get me what I needed without me having to go through the whole court process.

Posted by Debra | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Satisfied Client Referred by Job Employee Assistance

It is with much pleasure I can prepare a review of the services of Mr. William Huestis. I actually picked him from a list given to me by my Employer Assistance program. I was in need legal services regarding a Marriage Dissolution that had been started and existed almost 5 years..the situation cont...inued to hit snags for various reasons, and I knew I was in need of professional help...Mr. Huestis, after our first initial meeting he assured me he could help bring the situation to closure, he did exactly that. He never tired of my questions, and concerns, always assuring me, it would happen in time.... As I write this review, with a smile on my face, and joy as I embark upon a new chapter in my life....Divorce is never easy for either party, yet when it is deemed necessary, and all other options exhausted, it is good to know there are professionals who handle these often delicate situations with the upmost care, and attention... I highly, very highly recommend this gentleman in any legal matters you might encounter, and can publically as well as privately express my gratitude for helping me find my way in a situation such as this... Again in closing I can only say..Thank you

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William Lee Huestis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Nelson

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 17

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"I interact with Will regularly and know him well. Put simply, he knows his subject matter as well as anyone, and he has a wonderful bedside manner to boot. With those two things together, a client is going to have a great experience with Will."

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Hogan Song

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Bailey

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Kim

Family lawyer | Aug 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Girdner

Family lawyer | Feb 24

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"I endorse Mr. Huestis. Hard working and aggressive attorney who is dedicated to the success of his clients. Respected by his colleagues within the legal community."

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Gahram Kang

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 18

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"I have referred clients to William in the past, and I have also received a few referrals to clients that he has helped with their debt management issues. All of his clients and those that have consulted with him are extremely pleased with his gentleness and resourcefulness, compassion and problem-solving abilities at a time when they need wise counsel and a listening ear. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

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Personal injury lawyer | Oct 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Vetchtein

Family lawyer | Oct 08

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"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable with aggressive representation."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

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"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Harun Calehr

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Huestis is a competent lawyer and simply a nice person which is always a bonus when dealing with a professional under stressful conditions as a client. Any client is in good hands with him."

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Cathleen Norton

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William is smart and savvy attorney and I am happy to endorse him. He is innovative in his approach to legal problem solving, and his clients are well-served by his pragmatism and legal know-how."

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Justin Snell

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Rubenstein

Unknown lawyer | Aug 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hetinder Gill

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 13

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Elite Service Award, ARAG Attorney Network

2003

Charles C. Chapman Scholar, Chapman University School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Attorney, W Legal P.C.

2007 - 2013

Managing Attorney, Lee Huestis APC

Associations

2018 - Present

Ocean Institute Advisory Council

Member

2017 - Present

Chapman University Endowment Council

Member

2016 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Wealth Counsel

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lyons

Debtor received discharge

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Education

2019

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Business Administration, Canidate

2008

Chapman University School of Law

L.L.M.

2006

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Westmont College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Montebello Unified School District Seminar

Estate Planning

2014

AETNA Employee Benefits Seminar Orange County

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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