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William Oxley

William Oxley

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: General Commercial

California

15 years ranked

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USA

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Bill Oxley is a trial lawyer who clients trust with their most important disputes. Bill's clients report to Chambers USA that he is a "shrewd litigator" with "amazing jury appeal...who always finds a way to win." Bill is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, which is composed of the best of the trial bar and is widely considered to be the premier professional trial organization in the United States.

Bill has a winning record trying cases to verdict* in jurisdictions throughout the United States, including products liability, breach of contract, trademark, and business tort cases for global, household-name clients. Bill has also litigated class actions, false advertising and real estate disputes, and has effectively defended manufacturers and nutritional and health product-related companies against Proposition 65 claims. Additionally, he has represented clients in numerous patent infringement, copyright, and trade secrets cases.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - California

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

William Oxley comes highly recommended for his expertise representing clients in commercial disputes, including significant product liability matters. He offers experience acting for clients in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • William Oxley listens, he has superb trial skills and an excellent presence in the courtroom. He also has a reputation that precedes him.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

California: Southern

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