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William T. Ferchland
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William T. Ferchland
Ferchland Law Office
1400 N Dutton Avenue
Suite 9
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: (707) 525-1786 | Fax: (707) 525-8903
Representing seriously injured workers.
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
My preference is to work with clients with serious injuries causing disability.
Sub-Categories
Employment & Labor Relations
- Workers' Compensation
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1975
Bar Number: 65774
Specialty Certifications
Workers' Compensation
Other Court Admissions
All California Courts, Federal District Court, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Association Memberships
California State Bar Association, Sonoma County Bar Association (President, 1999)
Continuing Education
Maintain attendance at seminars, while occasionally presenting programs.
Example Cases
Combining retirement benefits with disability income from Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability Income, and State Disability Insurance.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
University of Illinois
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
1975
Degree:
J.D.
School:
John Marshall Law School
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
1975
Focus and Accomplishments:
Completing Law School at night while employed full time as a Bank Officer.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Established in November 1979, focusing on serious disability cases.
Previous Employment Summary
Four years as Associate Attorney.
Activities and Awards
Former Professor of Social Insurance Law; Teen Court Judge
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Imperative if they are to understand their alternatives.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
If they are clients, then their legal documents will be prepared for them.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
No willingness. They are not clients if they are representing themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Didn't have to write a thesis to obtain a Doctorate.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Every work day. Each case is different and the Law is dynamic and ever changing.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Job opportunity allowed me to relocate to California.
What do you like best about your career?
My clients.
Tell us about your law firm:
We are a small firm with a very capable staff. Computerized system allows us to represent many clients effectively.
What are your strengths and style?
Integration of various public disability programs.
Aggressive. What you see is what you get!
Personal Interests:
Family.
Office Manager/Assistant
Dina
Fax
(707) 525-8903
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Not applicable
Hourly Rates
$250
Free Initial Consultation?
Free initial consultation
Typical Retainer
None
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