Trusted Lawyers in Encinitas, CA

Since he began law practice early 1974, Mr. Fuhrman has developed extensive transactional and trial experience. While his focus is on family law and business law, he also represents clients with real estate and landlord-tenant matters, personal injury claims, and those accused of crimes in State, federal or juvenile court. He has tried many cases in which child custody, the valuation and division of real estate and businesses, and the determination of child & spousal support are involved. He has formed many corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships in a wide variety of industries and professions. Mr. Fuhrman has long prepared and negotiated contracts and other corporate documents for these clients. Also, he has often represented businesses in their disputes with customers, vendors, landlords and empoyees, as well as ADA claims. Mr. Fuhrman handles real estate disputes re sales, easements, and HOA regulations. His unlawful detainer matters include Section 8 housing. For over 38 years, he has defended in trial persons accused of homicide, bank robbery, assault, drug offenses, sexual offenses and DUI. Mr. Fuhrman routinely appears in court throughout San Diego County, including those in Central San Diego, Vista, El Cajon, and Chula Vista. Also he appears for clients in Orange and Riverside County courts. Areas of Practice 55% Family Law 25% Business Litigation & Transaction 10% Criminal and Juvenile Delinquency 5% Unlawful Detainers, Real Estate Law 5% Miscellaneous Civil Litigation Percentage 80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Bar Admissions California, 1974 Representative Clients American Tire & Brake Roques & Associates - Corporate Video Services Network Services Corp. - Telephone Services Diateq Labs, LLC - Manufacturer of precision PCD & SCD diamond cutting tools Ramada Limited - Hotel Education University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California J.D. American University, Washington, District of Columbia B.S. - Political Science Professional Associations and Membershipss San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association Big Brothers & Sisters of San Diego, 1990 - 1991 President University of San Diego School of Law Alumini Association, 1983 - 1984 President

In December of 2006, Michele M. Vallat joined the Law Office of William R. Fuhrman. Ms. Vallat focuses on family law matters including, particuarly divorce and family support division collection cases. Ms. Vallat also works extensively on paternity, child custody/visitation, child and spousal support and property division issues. Education Juris Doctorate: 2003 from California Western School of Law, San Diego, California Bachelor of Arts, History: 1996 from Franklin & Marshall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Professional Associations and Memberships California Bar Association North County San Diego Bar Association