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William Thomas Tanner
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Biography
I have been a lawyer for over 22 years and college instructor for 19. I have helped thousands of people in my career.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Probate
45%
31 years
Litigation
30%
32 years | 230 cases
Family
15%
30 years | 1,129 cases
Real Estate
10%
32 years | 675 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
20 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Law Office of William T. Tanner
1913 E. 17th St., Suite 212, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
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William Thomas Tanner's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Recommend
I paid very high rental in one of Irvine city brand new community, but landlord neglected management caused me a series of non-stop headache. I found and consulted William, he paid empathetic attention to listen my suffering and gave professional moderative advice, fair and equal to understand and ac...
Posted by Rouzbeh Soleymani | November 30, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
A compassionate advocate with experience
I worked under the supervision of Mr. Tanner before starting law school and throughout this time, Mr. Tanner acted as a real mentor by motivating and teaching me and many other young law students about the law and compassionate advocacy. He truly cares about his clients and goes above and beyond duri...
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consultation
I consulted with Bill Tanner and was very pleased and satisfied with his knowledge and advice he gave me.
William Thomas Tanner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer based on his thorough and knowledgeable answers on this forum."
"Bill Tanner is a tough and creative lawyer who is dedicated to making legal services affordable for everyone. He's been a great mentor to me and to hundreds of other lawyers. He gets to the legal issues quickly, and with common sense, so his clients get through their crises as quickly, and as inexpensively, as possible!"
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Not only is Bill Tanner exceptionally bright and knowledgeable about the law- he is extremely passionate about his work. He taught me so much about the practice of law during the time I worked with him. Litigants who receive his assistance are very fortunate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a great source of knowledge and is always giving of his time and attention to clients and their matters."
"Mr. Tanner is an exceptional attorney who cares greatly for his clients and is a great source of knowledge and help for other attorneys in the community. I endorse this lawyer."
"Bill Tanner is a lawyer who commands both admiration and respect from his clients and peers. He takes legal advocacy to a higher level through his work with the Legal Aid Society of Orange County. We are fortunate to have him in the community."
"I can't believe it took me these many years to endorse Bill Tanner on this site. I've known Bill since 2007 and he is a bright light at Legal Aid Society. He is a "how can we do it" kind of guy and has the energy to match. If you are lucky enough to have him on your side, you are in good hands."
"I have known of Bill Tanner for several years as a fellow member of the Education Committee of the Orange County Bar Association and his involvement with the Legal Aid Society of Orange County. He is well respected by his peers and has an enthusiasm for the law and commitment to achieving justice for his clients. You will be in excellent hands if Bill is your attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"Bill is exceptional at multi-tasking, delegating, organizing projects, and handling various areas of the law, in particular those areas of the law heavily impacted with low-income clients. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Bill at the family law clinic he supervises at the Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) for the past year. While present at LASOC I’ve seen Bill handle family law matters, unlawful detainer actions, and provide small claims support. He has a knack for asking pointed questions to get to the heart of someone’s legal issues so they can be addressed quickly and effectively. I’ve seen numerous people benefit from his wisdom and approach to the practice of law. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Tanner is a very knowledgeable attorney with vast experience in family law. I endorse this lawyer."
"Let me take a moment to comment, and endorse, Bill Tanner. He is a dedicated attorney who gives of himself to both help attorneys grow in their own development, and to help litigants navigate through the difficulties of both law and procedure. Bill is a fantastic resource for young lawyers, especially, and should be called upon when any need arises. I am continually astounded by his upbeat, sunny, outlook, and his grounded, serious, consideration of litigant's needs."
"As smart as they come. Excellent."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Fellow, College of Law Practice Management
2014
M. Katherine Baird Darmer Commitment to Public Service Award, Chapman Law School
1994
BNA Law Student Award, Bureau of National Affairs
1994
Gary V. Schaber Scholarship, McGeorge School of Law
1994
Alumni Scholarship, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of William T. Tanner
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Coastline Community College
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Santa Ana College
1996 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of California, Irvine
1996 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Mount San Antonio College
1996 - 2017
Directing Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of Orange County
1994 - 1996
Staff Attorney, California Rural Legal Assistance
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
OCBA Bridging the Gap CommitteeCommittee Member
2013 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationPro Bono Committee Member
2006 - Present
California Association of RealtorsMember
2006 - Present
National Association of RealtorsMember
2006 - Present
California Bureau of Real EstateMember
1996 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2012 - 2013
Judicial Council of CaliforniaEfiling Working Group
2010 - 2013
State Bar of CaliforniaStanding Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services
2010 - 2012
Judicial Council of CaliforniaSmall Cases Working Group Member
2008 - 2012
Judicial Council of CaliforniaExpedited Jury Trials Working Group
2005 - 2007
Superior Court of California, County of OrangeSelf help services committee
2003 - 2012
Judicial Council of CaliforniaCivil Small Claims Advisory Cmtee, Judicial Council of CA
Education
1994
University of The Pacific - Mcgeorge School of Law
JD
1991
University of California, Riverside
BA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Pathways to Justice
Small Claims
2015
Pathways to Justice
Introducing Social Media into Evidence
2015
Equal Justice Conference
Incubator Programs
2015
Client Centric Conference
Incubator Program
2014
Training
Unlawful Detainer
2014
State Bar of California Annual Conference
Introducing Social Media into Evidence
2014
State Bar Conference on Incubators
Incubators
2014
First Annual Incubator Conference
Legal Aid Sponsored Incubator Programs
2014
Equal Justice Conference
What's new with incubators
2012
Self-Represented Litigants Conference
Little Known Consumer Statutes
2012
Pathways to Justice
Pro Bono Clinics and Lawyer Referral Service
2012
Pathways to Justice
Small Claims Update
2012
Annual Conference
Representing Tenant in Unlawful Detainer Cases
2011
Self-Represented Litigants Conference
Loan Modification and Foreclosures
2011
Self-Represented Litigants Conference
Small Claims Bootcamp
2011
Self Represented Litigants Conference
Collections Workshop
2011
Self Represented Litigants Conference
Creating Fact Sheets
2011
Self Represented Litigants Conference
Little Known Consumer Statutes
2011
Inland Empire Foreclosure Conference
Foreclosures and Change in the Orange County Courts
2011
Family Law Conference
Collecting Judgments
2011
Equal Justice Conference
Legal Aid's Incubator Program
2011
Elder Law Section
Foreclosures and Changes in the Orange County Courts
2011
Annual Conference
LASOC's Incubator Program
2011
Annual Conference
Legal Aid's incubator Program
2010
Self-Represented Litigants Conference
Little Known Consumer Statutes
2010
Self-Represented Litigants Conference
Loan Modifications, Foreclosures, and Evictions
2010
Self-Represented Litigants Conference
Collections Workshop
2010
Self Represented Litigants Conference
Small Claims Bootcamp
2010
Self Represented Litigants Conference
Unlawful Detainer Issues
2010
Education Conference
Modifications, Foreclosures, and Evictions
2009
Homeowner's Association Conference
Using Small Claims Court to Challenge Elections and to Recover Disputed Charges
2009
Education Conference
Modifications, Foreclosures, and Evictions
Publications
2015
UMKC Law Review
Launching the Los Angeles Incubator Consortium
2009
California Litigation
Funding for Legal Aid and Attorney Fee Awards: Development of Funding for Legal Aid Offices
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
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03 Jun 2021
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19 May 2020
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How do I remove vehicle liability from a title my ex and I are both on? The title states "or".
20 May 2020