 |
William L. Buus
|
William is a trial lawyer who has handled a wide variety of business litigation cases in state and federal court, as well as before various administrative agencies. He has also argued before federal and state courts of appeal. Among others, he has handled cases involving claims of trademark infringement, patent infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, disputes arising in the sales of businesses, securities litigation before FINRA, real estate disputes, mortgage fraud litigation, and insurance-related matters. His cases have been the subject of news media reports, including major newspapers and television.
Most recently, William obtained two $45 million judgments against a lawyer and life insurance salesman accused of, and charged by federal authorities with, operating a securities fraud "Ponzi" scheme. He also secured a $2.89 million verdict in a trademark infringement suit. William recently procured a defense verdict in an action involving the accidental destruction of valuable metalworking machinery. He has also obtained numerous preliminary injunctions preventing parties from committing wrongful acts, writs of attachment preserving assets for collection, and orders appointing receivers to take control over and preserve personal property and/or real property in dispute.
Because of his litigation successes, William was named as a "Super Lawyer" in 2009 and 2010 in Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine (a publication of Los Angeles Magazine), having been recognized by his peers as one of the top lawyers in Southern California. He has also received the highest rating of “10” on AVVO in 2009 and 2010, and has been recognized by OC Metro Magazine in 2009 as one of Orange County’s top lawyers. He has also been invited to join the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a register of attorneys who have obtained multi-million dollar judgments and verdicts.
William is very pleased to be joining with Eric Schiffer in the formation of Schiffer & Buus, APC. “In addition to being a superb lawyer and having extensive litigation experience, Eric brings a unique understanding of laws relating to consumer finance, mortgage banking, and intellectual property. We have a very well-rounded litigation practice and can offer a wide variety of services for our clients. I’m excited to join forces with him.”
William currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce, and is also the Chamber’s Secretary. In the past, he has been a judge pro tempore for the California Superior Court in Orange County, acting as a settlement officer for various types of disputes. He has also authored several articles on law practice for the Los Angeles Daily Journal, including articles on proving damages as well as getting and keeping the jury's attention. He was also on the staff of Southwestern’s law review, and was invited to join Southwestern’s moot court honors program. William has also passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination.
| Education | Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., with honors, 1995); California State University, Long Beach (B.A., Accountancy, 1991) |
| Admitted to Practice | California State Bar; Federal Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; Federal Circuit Court of Appeals; Pro Hac Vice admissions in several states, including Delaware, Nevada, New York, and Texas |
| Hobbies and Interests | Piano and Tae Kwon Do. |
