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also known as Bill
I have been practicing law for over 33 years. Throughout my career I have handled personal injury and wrongful death cases. I find helping people in that field of practice to be very rewarding. I also did criminal defense work up until about 2005, which provided invaluable trial and appellate experience that has translated well over into my current civil-only personal injury/wrongful death practice.
In my leisure time over the years I have enjoyed family, fishing, camping, sports, coaching basketball, soccer, and mock trial, reading novels and history, and, most recently, learning to speak and read Spanish.
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Acquired: 2006
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1980
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1700 East Fourth Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, 98661
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Posted by Chrissie | August 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent assistance
I came to Mr. Thayer regarding a traffic accident that occurred in February of 2018. The insurance company had decided to stop paying for my medical in June of 2018. I made an appointment with Mr. Thayer in November of 2018. He was very reassuring that we could get the matter resolved. He contacted ...
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2013 | Personal Injury
Excellent lawyer, made the horrible experience of car accident less horrible
I was referred to Bill Thayer after being involved in a car accident, and I am very grateful to have made his acquaintance. From the very first meeting he was personable and attentive, very detail oriented. I was confident in having him represent me right away. I had tried to negotiate with Geico ...
"William "Bill" Thayer has exceptional substantive skills as a lawyer, and honest compassion for his clients that enable him to give them the very best representation. I don't hesitate to refer my friends and clients to Bill on matters in his areas of expertise."
"Bill Thayer is an experienced and compassionate attorney who is very dedicated to his clients. Over the years we have worked on the opposite side of cases and on the same side, but regardless of the situation, he is always prepared and on top of the issues. I highly recommend his services. Bruce Colven"
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a thoughtful and experienced lawyer who really cares about his clients. Bill vigorously and professionally represents his clients."
"Bill is a great lawyer and a good friend. I've called him for advice many times and he is always willing to help. I endorse this lawyer."
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2012
Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association
2011
Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association
2006
Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association
2005
Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Bar Association
1977
Magna cum laude, Southern Oregon State College
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1986 - Present
Partner, Schauermann Thayer Jacobs Staples & Edwards PS
1900 - Present
Partner, Schauermann Thayer
1983 - 1986
Owner, William K. Thayer Law Office
1980 - 1983
Partner, Lee, Schauermann, Thayer and Day Law Office
2008 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2006 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
1980 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2008
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1999 - 2008
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationEagle Member
1996 - 2008
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1987 - 2009
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
won at State Supreme Court level
Won at State Supreme Court level
Conviction affirmed
Summary judgment affirmed
License revocation upheld
Affirmed in part; reversed in part
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
2011
“What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know”
2006
“Department of Licensing (DOL) Hearings”
2001
“Cross of the Breath Tech – A Checklist”
2001
“District Court Overview CLE”
2000
DUI Cross-examination "Techniques to Share"
2000
“Cross Examination of the DataMaster Technician”
1995
“DWI Practice – Motions, Issues, and Recent Case Law”
1991
“Criminal Procedure in District Court”
2014
English
Spanish
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