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William R. Van Order
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A Southern California personal injury attorney with decades of experience representing injured individuals and families. The firm emphasizes direct attorney involvement, personalized representation, and helping clients navigate the legal and insurance process after an injury.
William R. Van Order is a California attorney and founder of the Law Offices of William R. Van Order, a Southern California law firm focused primarily on personal injury law. He began his legal career in Riverside County in 1986 and established his own practice the following year. After initially handling several areas of law, his practice transitioned to exclusively representing individuals injured through the negligence or wrongdoing of others.
Mr. Van Order earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Political Science from Carroll College in 1982 and received his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier College School of Law in 1985. He was admitted to practice law in California and is also authorized to practice in the Southern and Central Districts of the California federal courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The Law Offices of William R. Van Order represents clients in personal injury matters including automobile accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, dog bites, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, and uninsured or underinsured motorist claims. The firm serves clients throughout Southern California from offices in La Jolla, Hemet, and Palm Springs.
The firm's approach emphasizes personalized representation and direct attorney involvement. Clients work with attorneys throughout their cases rather than being treated simply as case numbers. The firm also emphasizes accessibility and communication throughout the legal process.
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No. Consultations are free and come with no obligation. For personal injury matters, you also owe no attorney’s fee unless the firm recovers on your behalf.
The firm works on a contingency basis for injury matters — there’s no attorney’s fee unless we obtain a recovery. Clients may remain responsible for certain case costs, as outlined in the written fee agreement.
Clients throughout San Diego County and Southern California — including car, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accident cases, dog bites, slip and fall claims, and estate planning matters.
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William R. Van Order
William R. Van Order is a California personal injury attorney who has represented injured individuals and families throughout Southern California since 1987. His firm focuses on personal injury matters including auto accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, traumatic injuries, wrongful death, and uninsured or underinsured motorist claims. He serves clients through offices in La Jolla, Hemet, and Palm Springs.