William R. Seligmann

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The Law Offices of William R. Seligmann is built on a 30 year commitment to the law in the areas of government and municipal law, personal injury law, construction and development, real estate, and constitutional law.

A Santa Cruz Lawyer with a Strong Foundation

Mr. Seligmann’s legal career began after earning his Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1982. Shortly thereafter, he began practicing as an Associate at the Law Offices of J. Robert Dempster. Over time, the firm evolved, becoming Dempster, Seligmann and Raineri. Then, in 2001, Mr. Seligmann established the Law Offices of William R. Seligmann, working in a close relationship with the firm of Atchison, Barisone & Condotti in Santa Cruz. Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Seligmann has developed significant experience in many facets of the law, including governmental and municipal law, land use, personal injury, real estate and construction and development law. He has also served as the City Attorney for the City of Campbell since 1985.

A Respected Silicon Valley Attorney

Mr. Seligmann’s experience goes beyond one on one interactions with his clients. He has served on the Executive Committees of Public Law and Litigation Sections of the California Bar, chairing the former Section from 2004 to 2005. He has also served on the Judiciary Committee and Civil Practice Committee of the Santa Clara County Bar Association, chairing the later Committee in 2012.

This dedication to the law and the community has put him in demand for various speaking engagements on subjects such as defending state and local public entities, land use, and government ethics. He has also served as a consultant and reviewer on a number of legal publications including the California Municipal Law Handbook, and California Land Use Practice.

In keeping with his distinguished career, Mr. Seligmann is the subject of a biography in Marquis’ Who’s Who in American Law. He also maintains a “Superb” rating level with Avvo.com, a “Preeminent” rating level from Martindale-Hubbell, and has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters. To learn more about William R, Seligmann, contact the Law Offices of William R. Seligmann today.

Areas of Practice (30)

  • Government Law
  • Land Use Matters
  • Complying with Open Meeting Laws
  • Prosecuting and Defending Tort Claims
  • Matters Regarding Public Records Issues
  • Ethical Issues
  • Public Works Contracts
  • Eminent Domain Issues
  • Inverse Condemnation Matters
  • Code Enforcement
  • Land Use
  • Zoning and Permits
  • Subdivision of Land
  • Real Estate Development
  • Conflicting Uses of Land
  • Alcohol and Drug Recovery Homes
  • Non-Conforming Uses
  • California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Matters
  • Regulatory Takings
  • Personal Injury
  • Trip and Fall Accidents
  • Dangerous Conditions of Public Property
  • Premises Liability
  • Construction Site Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Police Misconduct
  • Product Defects
  • Constitutional Law
  • Construction Law
  • Inverse Condemnation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Santa Clara School of Law, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, California; 1983, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Birth Information:
Davenport, Iowa, October 10, 1956
ISLN:
903860473

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0
  • Communication

    4.6/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/06/13 in Public Law

    Mr. Seligmann is an excellent lawyer, current in his knowledge, thorough in his research, diligent in his pursuit, confident in his views and soft-spoken with firm confidence. His is perhaps the finest of public agency lawyers that I have ever enga... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 08/01/13 in Public Liability Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/24/13 in Government

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 07/24/13 in Municipal Law

    He is thorough, analytical, thoughtful and provides a wealth of knowledge based on his years of practice. His experience results in a practical approach to problem solving.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/24/13 in Administrative Law

    Excellent lawyer. Creative. Professional. Practical.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/24/13 in Municipal Law

    Bill has great insights and an eye for practical solutions.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/24/13 in Government

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 10/17/08 in Civil Litigation

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Deputy General Counsel on 08/14/13 in Civil Practice

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Deputy General Counsel on 08/14/13 in Land Use

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