William "Bill" Faulkner
San Jose, CA
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William "Bill" Faulkner is an attorney based in San Jose, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Litigation, and Litigation. Currently practicing at McManis Faulkner.
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- San Jose, CALIFORNIA
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- attorney
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- Business · Estate Litigation · Litigation
- Handles Business, Estate Litigation, and Litigation matters from San Jose, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (San Jose) (2022).
About William "Bill" Faulkner: William "Bill" Faulkner is an attorney based in San Jose, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Litigation, and Litigation. Currently practicing at McManis Faulkner.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
William "Bill" Faulkner represents clients in San Jose, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About William "Bill" Faulkner
A seasoned trial lawyer with significant experience in both state and federal courts in Santa Clara County, Bill’s expertise in representing businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation has provided clients many noteworthy results.
In addition, Bill works with individuals and families in cases involving litigation such as will contests, trust disputes, and related issues. Bill is often called into family law matters when specific litigation expertise is required in cases where business concerns are involved.
Armed with years of experience keeping business clients out of court, Bill assists many of the firm’s clients in transactional and contract matters.
Bill also serves as a judge pro tem for the Santa Clara County Superior Court in settlement conferences, as an early neutral evaluator for the United States District Court, and as a private mediator and arbitrator.
Credentials
Education
University of California Hastings College of the Law
J.D. · 1978
Stanford University
BA · 1973
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
California, The Stat
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Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (San Jose)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Trust & Estates, 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Senior Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America (limited to top one-half of one (1) percent of trial lawyers)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 in Northern California Super Lawyers, 2016 - 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Northern California Super Lawyers, 2006 - 2023; and listed in the Corporate Counsel Edition
2026
Locations
Office locations
McManis Faulkner
50 West San Fernando Street, 10th Floor
San Jose, California 95113
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What areas of law does William "Bill" Faulkner practice?
William "Bill" Faulkner focuses on Business, Estate Litigation, Litigation, Real Estate, and Trusts.
Where is William "Bill" Faulkner located?
William "Bill" Faulkner primarily serves clients in San Jose, California, with an office at 50 West San Fernando Street, 10th Floor.
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How can I schedule a consultation with William "Bill" Faulkner?
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