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William Louis Veen
also known as William L. Veen
About William
Biography
William L. Veen is currently of counsel to the Veen Firm LLP. He founded The Veen Firm, P.C. in 1975 and developed the firm from a one-man operation to a firm with over 30 members today. Mr. Veen has represented injured workers and consumers in recovering damages arising from industrial accidents, construction accidents, elevator accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, professional liability, and auto and truck accidents.
Mr. Veen was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He served as Lieutenant for the United States Coast Guard Reserve as a Legal Specialist. He was awarded the Coast Guard Achievement Medal and represented parties in numerous court martial and Investigative Board procedures. He left the Coast Guard in 1972 with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve.
In his free time, he enjoys motorcycling, skiing, scuba diving, and hiking.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
Defective and Dangerous Products
30%
Litigation
10%
Class Action
5%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 57 years
State: California
Acquired: 1969
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 54 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find William online.
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2012
California’s Top Verdicts of 2011, The Recorder
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2011
Nominated for Trial Lawyer of the Year, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2008
Lifetime Achievement Award, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Lifetime Achievement Award, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2006
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Trial Lawyer of the Year, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
N/A
Coast Guard Achievement Medal, Coast Guard
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Principal, Veen Firm LLP
Associations
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Consumer Attorneys of California
Member
Bar Association of San Francisco
Member – Lawyer Referral and Information Service
American Association for Justice
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
Member
California Applicants' Attorneys Association
Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
1994 - 1994
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Leyvas v. Washington Township Hospital
$85 million Dollar Jury Verdict
Shugart v. OEA
$14.4 Million Dollar Jury Verdict
Education
1968
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctor
1965
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Speaking Engagements
2015
Hawaii Seminar
Accident Reconstruction in Bicycle Injury Cases
Publications
2013
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Getting your iPad to help with voir dire
2013
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Course and scope of employment
2013
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
“Fair” Warning: How to Traverse a Products Liability Pitfall
2013
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Looking Beyond the Driver’s Seat to Find Liability in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
2012
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Practical advice for voir dire
2012
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Sophisticated Users Have Rights, Too
2010
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Annuity costs don’t equal damages
2010
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Staffing agency employees injured on the job: A double-edged sword
2010
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
New Year’s Resolution: Defeat a liability release
2010
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Spinal injuries 101
2010
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Cross-examination to impair witness credibility
2010
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Don’t Let a Remains-Mishandling Case Haunt You
2009
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Effective expert cross-examination
Languages
English