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William R. Fuhrman
The Law Office of William R. Fuhrman
539 Encinitas Boulevard
Suite 111
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 479-2525
http://www.sdiegolaw.com/
Experienced, Efficient & Responsive
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
I enjoy helping clients in a variety of business enterprises who have a broad range of needs, and with whom I develop a relationship. These needs can be formation and transactional, as well as resolving contract disputes or ADA claims.
Sub-Categories
Business Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- International Transactions
- Non-Compete Contracts
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Warranties
- Construction Disputes
- Mechanics' Liens
- Gaming
- Internet
- Government Construction Contracts
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I enjoy serving men and women from all walks of life. Although it is enjoyable to work with parties that are amicable, I enjoy helping any party that is being unfairly treated and correcting that kind of situation.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Abuse
- Adoptions
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Custody
- Paternity
- State Child Protection
- Visitation
- Domestic Partnerships
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Individualized Education Plans
- Public Schools
- Student Rights
- Title IX
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I enjoy serving men and women from all walks of life. Although it is enjoyable to work with parties that are amicable, I enjoy helping any party that is being unfairly treated and correcting that kind of situation.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
Bar Admissions
CA, Jan 1974
Bar Number: 58751
Other Court Admissions
All California State Courts, the United States of America Southern District of California, and the United States of America Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Association Memberships
California State Bar; San Diego County Bar; Family Law Section and the Business Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association; Criminal Defense Bar
Continuing Education
I take annual seminars in various subjects of family law, advocacy, and various civil subjects. I read new case decision summaries weekly and belong to Internet List Serve groups that daily share developments in the law, and information regarding experts and procedures that are useful.
Papers and Publications
I have taught seminars to attorneys on how to defend criminal cases and have taught seminars to physicians regarding medical/legal subjects.
Example Cases
I obtained full custody for the mother of three children and a large monetary settlement against the father who had molested the daughter.
I formed two different international joint ventures, one an internet enterprise and the other a food distribution company.
I obtained dismissal of charge against a father accused of killing his infant daughter and acquittal of a Vietnamese immigrant, accused of raping his girlfriend, who would have been returned to Communists and certain reprisals if convicted.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
School:
American University
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Year:
1970
Honors:
I was president of Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity, Student Council member, and Varsity Swim Team member and participant in NCAA nationals.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Urban Affairs and Journalism
Degree:
Juris Doctorate
School:
University of San Diego School of Law
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
1973
Honors:
President of Environmental Law Society
Focus and Accomplishments:
Internships to the El Cajon Municipal Court and to Defenders, Inc., the predecessor to the public defender.
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
At the Law Office of William R. Fuhrman in San Diego, California, we bring 30 years of law practice and trial experience to every case. Our firm was built on the ideals of providing assertive, conscientious and reasonably priced legal representation to individuals facing difficult divorce and family law issues. We encourage clients to be forthcoming about their concerns so that we can help alleviate them.
In addition to our extensive family law practice, we offer counsel to clients throughout the San Diego area on:
* Criminal defense
* Business law
* Personal injury
* Landlord / tenant law
* Real estate law
* Special education law
Previous Employment Summary
Upon graduation from law school, I worked for three and a half years as a public defender, defending cases that ranged from DUI to homicide. Then, I was a partner in Avery & Fuhrman, principally doing criminal defense and family law, and slowly acquiring business clients. Then, I became a partner in Adkins, Fuhrman & Holthaus, doing less criminal and more family law, business and civil. In 1994, I joined The Corona Firm, becoming one of only two partners during the last three years. In February of 2005, Glenna deCamara Eubank and I opened our current offices together. She practices special education law and was a California administrative law judge for 8 of her previous 10 years, and a partner in a firm which did education law.
Activities and Awards
I am an emeritus member of the board of directors of Big Brothers & Big Sisters of San Diego County, of which I am a past president. I provide occasional legal assistance and advice to my fellow members of the La Costa 35 league which plays year-round softball.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I respect those clients who: 1. Learn from trusted resources, 2. Check with more than one resource, 3. Learn all side of the issues.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
As an experienced trial attorney, I enjoy helping and educating clients to help themselves when it makes sense that they do so. I think I am a good teacher.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
To reiterate, as an experienced trial attorney, I enjoy helping and educating clients to help themselves where it make sense that they do so. I think I am a good teacher.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I enjoy helping people and like the variety of subjects that are presented. I also like the people I meet and get to know in the practice of law. I like people and being my own boss.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
As a criminal defense attorney, I learned to advocate difficult positions and to find the good in most everyone. In representing business clients, I have learned to analyze the needs to craft effective solutions, which has a carry-over effect in representing other clients, including family law clients. Further, I have had training as a mediator and served as a clerk to municipal court judges and a judge pro tempore-- all of which provides a view of all perspectives and judgment.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
The areas in which I practice fulfill the reasons I decided to become an attorney.
What do you like best about your career?
The best times are those when a client's joy or relief demonstrates their appreciation that I have met their needs and shown them I care.
Tell us about your law firm:
Glenna deCamara Eubank has been an attorney for more than 25 years, 8 of which as a Special Education Administrative Law Judge for California.
Carolynn Vivaldi has been a family law attorney for 13+ years. She has recently joined us and does a comprehensive job for every client she serves.
Morgan Stevens is a certified paralegal who has worked with me for 23+ years. She is bright, thorough, and patient. She produces quality work and clients love her.
Frances Erickson has been a legal assistant for 4+ years and about 1/2 year with me. She is outgoing and committed to helping our family law clients. In addition to doing good paralegal work, she is promptly responsive to clients and gives them reassurance that they appreciate.
What are your strengths and style?
I have confidence, persistence and the ability to gauge when to use the carrot, and when to use the stick. Also, I possess a broad range of experience and knowledge that benefits clients whose focuses are narrower.
I am friendly with a touch of humor until resistance from opposition compels firm assertiveness.
Personal Interests:
My personal interests are the people in my life: my daughter and her boyfriend, my fiancé and her children; 3-pitch softball with LaCosta 35; Big Brothers & Sisters of San Diego; reading and watching professional baseball, football and basketball.
Office Manager/Assistant
Morgan Stevens
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
I speak a little spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
None
Hourly Rates
$315 for my time
$240 for my associate
$150 for my senior paralegal
$100 for my associate paralegal
$325 for Special Education matters (though the school districts often are obliged to pay these fees).
Free Initial Consultation?
I offer one no-cost 1/2 hour consultation.
Typical Retainer
$2,500
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