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William Crawford Appleby IV - Los Angeles, CA
11111 Santa Monica Blvd.Ste. 1750 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Wisner Baum LLP
Los Angeles Aviation Accidents Lawyer
Overview
An attorney at Wisner Baum LLP (formerly Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman)Los Angeles office, William Crawford Appleby IV focuses on complex law and motion matters, in-depth legal research and writing, and case strategy. To yield the best results for his clients, Crawford applies his skills to dig deep into United States and foreign law. He dedicates most of his time to transportation accident cases and whistleblower and qui tam claims...
An attorney at Wisner Baum LLP (formerly Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman)Los Angeles office, William Crawford Appleby IV focuses on complex law and motion matters, in-depth legal research and writing, and case strategy. To yield the best results for his clients, Crawford applies his skills to dig deep into United States and foreign law. He dedicates most of his time to transportation accident cases and whistleblower and qui tam claims...
An attorney at Wisner Baum LLP (formerly Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman)Los Angeles office, William Crawford Appleby IV focuses on complex law and motion matters, in-depth legal research and writing, and case strategy. To yield the best results for his clients, Crawford applies his skills to dig deep into United States and foreign law. He dedicates most of his time to transportation accident cases and whistleblower and qui tam claims.
Crawford contributes to Wisnr Baum's cases at the trial and appellate levels. He is skilled in drafting briefs, tracking new and/or developing areas of the law, exploring issues of first impression, and monitoring developments in legal technology, as well as in legislative history compilation and analysis. His passion for helping others drives him to put his all into every case he works on, making him a key member of the firm's award-winning legal team.
Career History & Educational Background
Before he joined Wisner Baum LLP, Crawford clerked at the Los Angeles Superior Court for over two years. He acquired a wealth of experience in all aspects of civil litigation while drafting proposed tentative rulings, conducting research, and writing for superior court judges.
Law School Days
Crawford attended Loyola Law School after earning his bachelor's degree from Boston University. While working toward his J.D., he honed his legal skills and completed Mediation Training at the Loyola Center for Conflict Resolution. He was also accepted into the Hobbs District Attorney Clinic to conduct 20 felony preliminary hearings for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Further, he externed for the California Department of Justice under former Attorney General and current Vice President Kamala Harris. He tirelessly represented professional licensing boards in administrative hearings and was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation for Service to the Licensing Section of the State of California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.
He did not feel the need to rest during summer break, either. Compelled by his love for the law, he took the opportunity to serve as a federal judicial extern for the Honorable R. Gary Klausner in the Central District of California.
Published Works
In between his studies, Crawford worked at the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review as a senior technical editor. He published commentary on the Supreme Court of the United States case Rehberg v. Paulk, which is cited in both the Witkin Summary of California Law and Federal Grand Jury: A Guide to Law and Practice.
His other published works include:
• Diamond in the Rough: Reevaluating Delaware as a Potential Forum in Multi-Defendant Tort Cases, American Association for Justice Business Torts section
• Recent Developments in Personal Jurisdiction for Aviation Cases, ABA TIPS Aviation and Space Law Newsletter: Winter 2020
• Preservation, Discovery, Subpoenas and Metadata: Court Rules, Case Law and Recent Developments, "Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email and Smartphone Evidence: The Ultimate Guide", National Business Institute seminar, January 2020
• Laying a Foundation: Real-World Scripts/Examples, "Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email and Smartphone Evidence: The Ultimate Guide", National Business Institute seminar, January 2020
• Pro-Plaintiff Decisions PostDaimler & Bristol-Myers, "Traversing the Minefield: Overcoming Procedural Obstacles in Aviation Cases", ABA TIPS Aviation Litigation, October, 2019
• Stick Versus Puncture: Etihad Ends Causal Link Requirement between Mental and Bodily Injury in Montreal Convention Cases, American Association for Justice, Aviation Law: Summer 2018
• Using Agency Agreements to Pin Down Foreign Airlines in American Courts, American Association for Justice, Aviation Law: Winter 2018
• Liability of Airlines in Intentional Downing of Aircraft, American Association for Justice 2017 Annual Convention, July, 2017
• Understanding the ‘Sudden Illness' Defense in California Courts, Daily Journal, December 6, 2016
• Pro-Plaintiff Decisions Post-Daimler, "Tips From Cockpit to Courtroom", ABA TIPS Aviation and Space Law Committee meeting, November, 2016
• The Marital Privilege - Attorneys need to know the subtleties of marital privilege, a vital evidentiary rule. - California Lawyer, MCLE Evidence, August 26, 2016
• Current Issues of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Drones, American Association for Justice 2016 Annual AAJ-PAPERS 44, July, 2016
Rulings.law: Making Justice Accessible
Crawford launched legal tech company rulings.law, a free database of California state court tentative rulings, in 2019. The website is the first of its kind, as it allows litigants to see how a judge ruled in the past, what cases they cite, and why that judge rules the way they do. This provides valuable insight into how the judge might rule in an upcoming case.
Court Admissions, Awards & Memberships
In 2013, Crawford was admitted to practice law in California and the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Later, in 2019, he was admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Scribes - The American Society of Legal Writers, and the State Bar of California.
Crawford's groundbreaking legal work as part of the Wisner Baum LLP team has earned him the following accolades:
• The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
• The Bar Register of Preeminent LawyersTM
• Southern California Super Lawyers® Rising Stars
• 2018 Elite Trial Lawyers, Finalists Consumer Protection, The National Law Journal
When he is not working hard in the office, Crawford enjoys spending time with his wife Lauren and their three children, running, skiing, and playing golf and tennis. In 2010, he ran the Los Angeles Marathon to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
To speak with Crawford in a free consultation, call (855) 948-5098 or visit wisnerbaum.com
About William Crawford Appleby IV
Practice Areas
- Aviation Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Complex and Multi-District Litigation
- Mass Disaster Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Qui Tam Claims
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death Law
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- California, 2013
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2013
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2019
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2019
Other Affiliations
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- American Association for Justice, Leader’s Forum
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California, 2013
Juris Doctor
Honors: Completion of Mediation Training, Center for Conflict Resolution, 2012
Honors: Hobbs District Attorney Clinic
Law Review: Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, Senior Technical Editor - Boston University, Boston, 2006
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Past Positions
- Los Angeles Superior Court, Law Clerk
- Honorable R. Gary Klausner in the Central District of California, Judicial Extern
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, California Department of Justice, Extern
Pro Bono Activities
- Scribes - The American Society of Legal Writers
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
Classes and Seminars
- Write for Judicial Eyes Without Reinventing the Wheel!, Inside Tips About Drafting Legal Memoranda, Los Angeles Incubator Consortium (LAIC-Loyola Law School, Southwestern Law School, UCLA School of Law), November 18, 2020
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About William Crawford Appleby IV
Included on the 2023 Southern California list
Past Lists
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
View the profile for William Crawford Appleby IV on Super Lawyers
Honors
- Elite Trial Lawyers, Finalists Consumer Protection, The National Law Journal, 2018
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
- Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2019 - 2020
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Leaders Forum - Patron
Office Information
Address
11111 Santa Monica Blvd.Ste. 1750 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone
Publication
Articles
- Rehberg and the Unintended Consequences of Immunity Uniformity, 46 Loy. L.A. L. Rev. 703 (2013)
- Current Issues of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Drones, American Association for Justice 2016 Annual AAJ-PAPERS 44, July, 2016
- The Marital Privilege ? Attorneys need to know the subtleties of marital privilege, a vital evidentiary rule., California Lawyer, MCLE Evidence, August 26, 2016
- Understanding the ?Sudden Illness? Defense in California Courts, Daily Journal, December 6, 2016
- Pro-Plaintiff Decisions Post-Daimler, “Tips From Cockpit to Courtroom”, ABA TIPS Aviation and Space Law Committee meeting, November, 2016
- Liability of Airlines in Intentional Downing of Aircraft, American Association for Justice 2017 Annual Convention, July, 2017
- Using Agency Agreements to Pin Down Foreign Airlines in American Courts, American Association for Justice, Aviation Law: Winter 2018
- Stick Versus Puncture: Etihad Ends Causal Link Requirement between Mental and Bodily Injury in Montreal Convention Cases, American Association for Justice, Aviation Law: Summer 2018
- Pro-Plaintiff Decisions PostDaimler & Bristol-Myers, “Traversing the Minefield: Overcoming Procedural Obstacles in Aviation Cases”, ABA TIPS Aviation Litigation, October, 2019
- Laying a Foundation: Real-World Scripts/Examples, “Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email and Smartphone Evidence: The Ultimate Guide”, National Business Institute seminar, January 2020
- Preservation, Discovery, Subpoenas and Metadata: Court Rules, Case Law and Recent Developments, “Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email and Smartphone Evidence: The Ultimate Guide”, National Business Institute seminar, January 2020
- Recent Developments in Personal Jurisdiction for Aviation Cases, ABA TIPS Aviation and Space Law Newsletter: Winter 2020
- Diamond in the Rough: Reevaluating Delaware as a Potential Forum in Multi-Defendant Tort Cases, American Association for Justice Business Torts section
Representative Cases
- Selke v. Germanwings GmbH, 261 F. Supp. 3d 645 (E.D. Va.) (2017)
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