Wendy L Hillger

Wendy L Hillger

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 30 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Arbitration ... +2 more

582 Market St Ste 1015, San Francisco, CA

About Wendy

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Sample case: Represented defendant trucking company in an action brought by bicyclist rider who suffered severe injuries after being run over by truck. Ms. Hillger obtained a dismissal before discovery started by retention of expert who demonstrated that plaintiff caused the accident by failing to yield.

30 years

50%
Business 20%

Sample case: Prepared and argued a winning Motion for Summary Judgment on behalf of the Firm’s client who had sued by a competitor. This competitor in the wholesale paint business alleged claims for unlawful interference with a contract, and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage. The parties both sold paint to auto body shops in the San Francisco Bay Area. The client was sued when it began selling to a former customer of the competitor.

21 years

20%
Appeals 10%

Sample case: Represented defendant bowling alley in a substantial personal injury case and obtained a dismissal of the negligent security case by way of a Demurrer. Judgment in client’s favor was upheld on plaintiff’s appeal to the California Court of Appeal.

21 years

10%
Arbitration 10%

Sample case: Obtained a binding Arbitration award, with prevailing party attorney’s fees, following a hearing on behalf of a property owner against another Tenant in Common, for failure to abide by the agreed-upon rules of the Tenant in Common agreement.

21 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

Residential real estate: construction defects, non-disclosure issues.

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Ad Astra Law Group, LLP

582 Market St Ste 1015, San Francisco, CA, 94104-5311

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Wendy L Hillger's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2015

Excellent Attorney

Working with Wendy was the best thing that came out of a messy client relationship. She is sharp, considerate, prompt, and knowledgeable. She made very quick work of my case, was considerate of my budget, and overall just friendly and easy to work with.

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Wendy L Hillger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Wayne

Real estate lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wendy is a sharp and dedicated attorney who fights for her clients and gets great results. I highly recommend her!"

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Donald Bend

Litigation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Wendy Hillger. I never hesitate to send prospective business litigation clients to her. Wendy takes care of her clients with the highest professional and personal integrity. She is a wonderful resource for any business that is involved in a business dispute."

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Katy Young

Litigation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Wendy is a very experienced and practical litigator. She understands the end game from the start and is always very clear with her clients about the likely range of outcomes and the risks and benefits associated with any particular course of action. She is very business-minded and will always give it to you straight. I enjoy working with her and I'm proud of her success."

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George Nied

Litigation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Wendy has years of experience representing business entities and individuals in a wide range of business and real estate disputes. She is a no-nonsense, bottom-line oriented lawyer who doesn't waste time on litigation strategies or tactics that don't benefit her client. She also is superb at finding ways to get intractable disputes resolved. But when a case needs to be tried, she also has the ability to go the distance. She takes great care of her clients from beginning to end."

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Jessica Juarez

Employment and labor lawyer

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Real estate lawyer

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Merri Baldwin

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer

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Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Donald Bend

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

First place, Porter, HBT

1994

Best Comment Staff writer, Pacific Law Journal

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Ad Astra Law Group, LLP

2012 - 2014

Senior Counsel, Pacific American Law Group

2004 - 2012

Partner, Boutique Law Firms in San Francisco

Associations

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Admitted to Practice

1998 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2007 - 2008

State Bar of California

Arbitrator for fee arbitrations

2001 - 2012

Homeowners' Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Successful employment retaliation claim

Jury verdict for client

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Education

1995

University of The Pacific - Mcgeorge School of Law

Juris Doctor

1991

University of California, Santa Barbara

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

MCLE event

How to effectively conduct an adverse-party deposition, Part I

2015

Ad Astra webinar

Compliance with Wage & Hour Issues in California employment law

Publications

2001

San Francisco Barrister Law Journal C.C.P. Section 998 Offers to Compromise and Recoverable Costs: 10 Tips for Trial Attorneys

1994

25 Pac.L.J. 1387 Law Review article and "Best Comment Staff Writer" award

Languages

English

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