William C. Wilson

William Wilson is a founding partner of the firm and holds an “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell.   He attended the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1990), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1985).   While in law school, Bill participated in the Tort and Evidence Law Moot Court Competitions, and interned with the San Diego City Attorney’s Office.

Bill’s  practice  is  devoted  to  the  defense  of  all  types  of  healthcare providers.  It includes representation of physicians and the entire spectrum of post-acute providers.   On behalf of these defendants, he has successfully tried, arbitrated and mediated numerous actions with claims of professional negligence, malpractice, and elder abuse/neglect filed by residents and family members.   Bill regularly represents facilities in administrative hearings involving alleged regulatory violations.  He spends significant time advising long term care clients in risk management strategies and on corporate compliance issues.

Bill’s published opinions in long term care litigation include Laswell v. Country Villa, a case that helps the long term care profession enforce executed binding arbitration agreements and Nevarrez v. San Marino, a case of first impression that limits recoverable damages in cases that include claims for violations of California Health and Safety Code section 1430(b) and narrows the admissibility of DPH citations in civil actions.

Bill is a long time active member of the California Association of Health Facilities, Litigation Subcommittee.