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William John Light

William John Light

Offices in Santa Ana
  • Personal Injury, Animal & Dog Law, Insurance Claims ...
  • California
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Biography

Call me at (424) 269-5554. Email me at wmlight@pacbell.net. Visit my website at www.frankbarbarolaw.com.

I have been practicing law for 30+ years. I have recovered millions and millions of dollars for people like you. I have met thousands of decent, honorable people who have been hurt due to negligence or intentional wrongdoing of others. You deserve a voice. We will speak for you. When we speak, insurance companies pay attention. Some of our biggest and most satisfying cases involved representing victims of dog bites, sexual molestation, product liability, dangerous roads and, of course, vehicle collisions involving cars, bicycles, motorcycles and semis/trucks. We have a great deal of experience in virtually every kind of personal injury claim there is, including dental and medical malpractice, premises liability and employment disputes. I would like to discuss your case with you. Consultations are free.

Nothing herein guarantees, warranties, or predicts the result of any future legal representation. No attorney-client relationship is formed without my consent expressed in a written retainer agreement.

Education
Univ of North Dakota
Undergraduate Degree
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Southwestern Univ School of Law
Law Degree
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Frank P. Barbaro & Associates, APC, Santa Ana, CA
- Current
Personal Injury, Products Liability, Road Defect, Slip and Fall, Molestation, Employment Law, Professional Malpractice, Excessive Force. Have recovered Millions and Millions for victims.
Attorney
Law Offices of Todd Rash, Riverside, CA
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Personal Injury, Products Liability, Road Defect, Slip and Fall, Molestation, Employment Law, Professional Malpractice, Excessive Force. Have recovered Millions and Millions for victims.
Attorney
Black, Compean, Hall & Lenneman
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Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation.
Attorney
Clausen & Campbell
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Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith.
Awards
Dean Paul Wildman Scholarship
Southwestern University School of Law
Evidence Award
American Jurisprudence
Professional Associations
California State Bar  # 141220
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    1 hour free
  • Contingent Fees
    Fees are 33 1/3% to 40%, depending on when the case is resolved. Fees for minors are set by the Court.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Animal & Dog Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Elder Law
Nursing Home Abuse
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Need advice on a civil subpoena for my son related to a car accident with a fatality; he's currently in jail.
A: Since your son is in jail, I assume he hasn’t been served with the subpoena. Without service, there is no need comply. If he was served, he cannot comply. The subpoenaing attorney will have to arrange the deposition at the jail. If your son is facing liability from this collision, he should either notify his insurer or, if none, consider bankruptcy.
Q. Will a waiver protect me from liability for bounce house rentals in California?
A: A waiver will absolutely not protect you. Who is going to sign it? The parent at the home where the event is occurring? That might be enough to bind the child of that parent, although there is some question of that. Who is going to use the bounce house? All of the children whose parents were invited to the home. Those parents didn't sign the waiver. Their children didn't sign the waiver. Even if you stood by the entrance to the bounce house and made every person, or their parent, sign the waiver, someone would try to sue and find a way around it. You are going to need liability insurance to protect yourself.
Q. Tripped and fell at a casino; waiting 4 months for response. What next?
A: The usual claims filing requirement for Indian casinos is 6 months. You need an attorney ASAP. However, bear in mind that falling, by itself, is not a claim. You have to show that the casino did something wrong. Either it created a dangerous condition which caused your injuries, or the dangerous condition existed long enough that it should have discovered it and corrected it before it caused your injuries. Your post contains none of that information. Without it, you might have a hard time finding an attorney to pursue your case.
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Contact & Map
1111 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
US
Toll-Free: (714) 973-4892
Cell: (424) 269-5554
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: By appointment after hours, Holidays and weekends