Known for his courtroom command and credibility, William H. Staples is a veteran defense litigation generalist. He heads the firm’s litigation group and resolves complex disputes for businesses, employers, manufacturers and their insurance carriers. The key to his numerous defense verdicts and cost-effective settlements is communication. According to Bill, “Clients appreciate that I keep them in the loop about their case - the feedback they provide allows me to achieve their goals.” Defense Verdicts and Strategic Settlements For the past three decades, his practice emphasis has included product liability, construction defects and disputes, employment and commercial litigation, premises liability, toxic torts and catastrophic injuries. A Martindale-Hubbell A-V Peer Review rated attorney, he is admitted to practice in California. Bill is a member of the American Bar Association, American Board of Trial Advocacy, Contra Costa County Bar Association, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (Executive Council 2006-09, curent National Membership Chairperson) and Defense Research Institute. He holds degrees from the University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., (1975) and the University of California, Berkeley, B.A., (1971).

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Archer Norris is a leading California law firm with a focus on complex litigation, insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, business, public entity, health care, environmental, and real estate transactions. With over 100 attorneys in four California offices, Archer Norris provides legal services to business and insurance clients ranging from private entities and individuals to Fortune 500 companies. Offices are located in Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California. Website: www.archernorris.com