William VanDehei

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William VanDehei focuses his practice on commercial litigation, general liability defense, and civil appeals. He has successfully defended a variety of clients from individuals and family-owned businesses to large national corporations in cases raising claims of professional liability, negligent entrustment, premises liability, and general negligence. William has handled all aspects of litigation, from claim inception through resolution on appeal.

During law school, William focused on trial and appellate advocacy. He was the only student chosen to represent his school in two external moot court competitions in the same academic year, bringing home awards for brief writing and oral advocacy. In recognition of his work, William was inducted into the Order of the Barristers national honor society. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable David B. Gass on the Arizona Court of Appeals, where he drafted six published opinions and more than 30 memorandum decisions addressing civil, criminal, and juvenile law. 

Beyond his professional life, he enjoys sports, reading, and spending time with his family.

Admissions

• Supreme Court of Arizona
• US District Court for the District of Arizona
• US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Education

• J.D., cum laude, Paul M. Herbert Law Center, Louisiana State University, 2019
• B.S., University of Utah, 2015

Experience

• Successfully defended defense verdict on appeal, including award of attorney fees and costs, in case involving MVA between car and motorcycle. (Arizona Court of Appeals, February 2023)
• Obtained summary judgment in favor of client, a national retail chain, in case alleging racial discrimination. (Arizona District Court, October 2023)
• Obtained dismissal of client in rear-end MVA case. (Maricopa County, December 2023)
• Obtained dismissal of client in case alleging professional malpractice against CPA. (Maricopa County, February 2024)