William West Seegmiller

William West Seegmiller is a renowned personal injury attorney and the founder of The Seegmiller Law Firm, which he established over four decades ago in Newport Beach, California, after starting his legal career in nearby Carlsbad. His commitment to legal excellence matches his dedication to philanthropy, significantly contributing to various charitable causes. After obtaining his Juris Doctor from the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific in 1980, he founded his law firm the following year. He has led The Seegmiller Law Firm for over 35 years, demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment to his clients. His career includes roles at Law Media, Inc., a media company focused on legal content, and West Alliance Injury Lawyers. This firm serves injured clients across California and Nevada. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Davis, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. His academic journey continued at prestigious institutions such as the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University’s Rick J. Caruso School of Law, along with further legal studies at Harvard Law School, Trial Lawyers College, and Fielding Graduate University. His education began at the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific, where he was an active member of the Trainor Moot Court Team and the Pacific Law Review. He later pursued a Master's in Real Estate at the University of Southern California from 2007 to 2009. He took Advanced Law courses at Pepperdine University’s Rick J. Caruso School of Law, completing them in 2017. His professional accomplishments include securing over $150 million in settlements and verdicts through his adept handling of numerous high-stakes cases. He is a celebrated speaker at law schools across the United States, sharing his expertise in mediation and litigation. His firm is noted for its prowess in handling cases against major national and international corporations, particularly in wrongful death lawsuits. In 2015, he was awarded the Golden Advocate Award for a landmark $40 million verdict. That same year, the Litigator Awards recognized him as one of the top one percent of attorneys in the U.S.. In 2016, he was named one of the Top Attorneys in North America and has received other prestigious awards, such as the Premier 100 Award from the American Academy of Jurisprudence and a Distinguished rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His philanthropic efforts are extensive, supporting scholarships at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Pepperdine University and contributing to organizations like the Special Olympics and the Boy Scouts of America. He has also been involved in international volunteer work, helping to build homes in Mexico and deliver essential supplies to families in Cuba. Outside his legal and philanthropic activities, he is a licensed private pilot who enjoys flying, writing, and traveling to exotic locales such as the Northwest Passage and Antarctica. He has also served as an executive producer on several film projects and authored a best-selling book on business success. William West Seegmiller recently celebrated a milestone birthday with a trek to Mt. Everest, continuing his tradition of embracing new adventures and challenges.