William C. Last Jr. - San Mateo, CA
Attorney at Last, Faoro & Whitehorn A Professional Law Corporation
Construction Law Lawyers in San Mateo, CA
177 Bovet Road Suite 550 San Mateo, CA 94402 - 3121
San Mateo Construction Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Construction Law
Attorney Information
Overview
William “Bill” Cornelius Last, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 73.
Bill was a life-long Bay Area resident. He was a proud member of the Olympic Club who served on the Board of Directors and numerous committees. He enjoyed spending his time golfing at the Olympic Club and Silverado, skiing at Squaw Valley, and traveling with his family. He lived his life to the fullest until the very end, actively traveling, golfing, and skiing.
He was a highly regarded attorney for over forty years, founding his own firm, Last & Faoro, which focuses on Construction Law. He was recognized as a Super Lawyer, a Fellow in the Construction Lawyers Society of America, a mediator and arbitrator on the Arbitration Works panel, and a member of numerous construction trade associations. Bill earned his BA from the University of Nevada Reno, his MBA from Golden Gate University, and his JD from San Francisco Law School.
Bill was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend who always went out of his way to give to others and initiate good times. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Jean Last, and sister, Leslie Last. He leaves behind his wife, Kathy; children, Robert (and his wife Caelyn) and Sally (and her husband Patrick); and grandchildren, Billy, and Juniper. One of his greatest joys in life was spending time with his grandchildren and teaching them his mischievous ways.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Named to Northern California Super Lawyers List, 2007 - 2021
Education
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Legal Education
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San Francisco Law School,
San Francisco,
California, 1978
J.D.
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San Francisco Law School,
San Francisco,
California, 1978
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Non Legal Education
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University of Nevada, 1972
B.A. -
Golden Gate University, 1982
M.B.A.
Major: Tax
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University of Nevada, 1972
Published Works
Articles
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Incorporated California Real Property Reporter (Contributing Editor, Matthew Bender)
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California Construction Forms Manual
Bar Admissions
- California, 1978
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. Tax Court
Specialties and Certifications
- California Contractor's License, (A&B)
Other Affiliations
- Construction Lawyers Society of America (Fellow)
- American Arbitration Association (Member, Construction Industry Panel of Arbitrators)
- Associated General Contractors (Member)
- Association of Builders and Contractors (Member)
- Builders Industry Association (Member)
- Peninsula Builders Exchange (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
- San Francisco County Bar Association (Member)
- San Mateo County Bar Association (Member)
- State Bar of California (Member)
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Contact
177 Bovet Road
Suite 550
San Mateo, CA 94402 - 3121
Phone: 650-696-8350
Fax: 650-696-8365
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.lastfaoro.com
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