William David Turley

William David Turley

also known as Bill Turley

4.9
Rating: 1.3

Licensed for 40 years

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

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William David Turley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Personal Injury

Posted by Steve | June 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Dedicated to fighting for what you deserve.

The first thing I did was read Mr. Turley's book, then I called his office. I told them my story and the next day I got a call from one of his attorney's. While the first attorney did a good job, she left the firm before my case was finished. Without missing a beat I was assigned a new attorney and w...e pushed on. Without the help of Mr. Turley I would not be in the position I'm in today. He is dedicated to fighting for what you deserve. Read his book, "Win Your Defense Base Act Case", and follow it. Get the book before you get hurt.

Posted by MARK | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY

I was injured in 2015 in a work related training accident that qualified under the DBA guidelines. Several months later I retained Mr. Turley's law firm. Shortly after that I read his book, it was very helpful & answered most of my initial questions. One thing that definitely helped was Mr. Turley's ...style of writing. It is very easy to understand without a lot of "legaleeze". Mr. Turley walks the reader through a typical DBA case step by step, carefully explaining the "Do's & Don'ts" involved in a DBA case. Again, it was very helpful & easy to understand. Mr. Turley's law firm has been outstanding in all respects. All of my phone calls are answered promptly & my emails are usually answered within the hour. I am extremely happy with the choice I made in legal representation. If you are involved in a DBA case, you definitely need to read this book. 5* for this excellent read.

Posted by Sally | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Outstanding Law Firm

Mr. Turley and his Law Firm helped me file a claim for death benefits on behalf of my late husband. As a result of their knowledge, research, and diligent representation, my family and I were able to receive the benefits we were entitled to. I would definitely recommend his Law Firm to my friends, ...family, and others needing an attorney who specializes in employment, personal injury, and death benefits. Mr. Turley and his lawyers are very compassionate, timely, and responsive to their client's needs.

Posted by Aziz | January 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Amazing and talented firm

I got back from over seas job and felt helpless with my pains, called Bill and gave him my injury details while over seas. Received quick and adequate medical care and financial stability. I had no idea what DBA was until I read Bill's book "win your defense base act case". Great firm and very good a...t what they do for the injured over seas contractors. Your work is greatly appreciated! Thank you to everyone at the Turley law firm. What a great year it's going to be 2017

Posted by eric | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Injured in Afghanistan

The Turley law firm is truly a lifesaver. I started my case thinking the insurance company was on my side. After working for nearly 10 years I was injured in Afghanistan in 2014. I was working as a subcontractor for the US DOD. When I got home I was reluctant to hire an attorney because I thought ...I could do it alone and I thought everything the insurance company said to me with a smile was true. Little did I know I was being deceived. I started to get a bad feeling after I noticed when they contacted me I responded right away but when I reached out to them it was days before I got a reply. One day I was told I needed to find an attorney to protect me. I took that advice and found this long. As soon as I hired them my insurance company was enraged. I quickly found out how important it was to have an attorney and more importantly how important it was to my family that I had an attorney. You can not… I repeat you cannot trust or face the insurance companies alone. You need someone on your side that is in your corner that has your best interest at heart. The Turley Lawfirm stuck by my side for two years. They worked with me as the insurance company try to humiliate me and discredit my claim. They stuck with me through so much. I encourage anyone who has a case to give them a call.

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William David Turley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tina Mehr

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is exceptionally well versed in labor and employment law. He is both a skilled negotiator and a savvy litigator."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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James Dicks

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Nicole Boros

Admiralty and maritime lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Hayes

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jean-Paul Le Clercq

Employment and labor lawyer

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Clarice Letizia

Employment and labor lawyer

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Tina Mehr

Employment and labor lawyer

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Peter Hart

Employment and labor lawyer

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Gayle Blatt

Class action lawyer

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Robert Francavilla

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.3 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2024

updated on 05/21/2024

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 2020

updated on 09/10/2021

This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

San Diego Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyer, Our City San Diego Magazine

2000

President's Award - Outstanding Leadership, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

1999

Trench Solider Award, Consumer Attorneys of California

Work Experience

1990 - Present

, The Turley Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors

1995 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Amicus Curie Committee

1987 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2010 - 2010

Consumer Attorney Association

Board of Governors

2009 - 2009

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors

2001 - 2001

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

President

2000 - 2000

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

President-Elect

1999 - 1999

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Vice President

1998 - 1998

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Secretary

1997 - 1997

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Treasurer

1996 - 1996

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Parliamentarian

1993 - 2003

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors

1991 - 1995

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Amicus Counsel on 20 California Supreme Court Cases

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Education

N/A

California Western SOL

law

N/A

Virginia Tech Inst

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2014

CAOC's Annual Convention

Plaintiff's Wage and Hour Class Actions

2013

ACI’s 19th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions

Plaintiff's Bar Perspective - Wage and Hour Class Actions

2012

18th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions

Update on California Meal Period and Rest Period Class Action Claims

N/A

CAOC Conventions

Products Liability, Maritime Personal Injury and Third Party Work Injuries

Publications

2014

Word Association Publishers Win Your Defense Base Act Case: The Ultimate Straight Talk Roadmap To The Medical Treatment and Money You and Your Deserve (Book)

2012

Word Association Press Win Your Injury Case: The Ultimate No B.S. Guide To Avoiding Insurance Company Tricks and Traps That Ruin Your Injury Case [even before you hire a lawyer] (Book)

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Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Forum Magazine Numerous articles on Maritime Law and Products Liability

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Trial Bar News Products Liability Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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