William D. Taylor

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William D. Taylor

Bill maintains both a transactional and litigation business practice. He represents all types of business ventures, and focuses primarily on those which are privately owned.

Bill has significant experience in all aspects of the transportation industry throughout the U.S. and global markets. He is well versed in all areas of domestic and international logistics law and policy. He has a keen understanding of the contractual arrangements central to the movement of products in intrastate, interstate and foreign commerce.

Whether in transportation or any other enterprise, Bill has represented private and publically-traded corporate clients in asset and equity-based mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, successorship planning, complex contract strategies and negotiations. He provides day-to-day counseling and assists business clients with internal and external legal requirements. Bill is frequently called upon to address industry associations regarding contract issues and related litigation strategies.

Bill is a past president of the Transportation Lawyers Association and the founder of Hanson Bridgett's transportation and logistics practice group. He is the managing partner of the firm's Sacramento office.

Representative Work

Business formation strategies and implementation of founder's business plans and goals.

Shareholder disputes and resolution of associated business conflicts.

Managing stock and/or asset transfers from origin to closing.

Providing advice and counsel to both emerging and mature companies regarding the legal consequences and implications of internal and external management initiatives for safety and hazardous materials violations.

Honors

Northern California Super Lawyers (2006, 2008)

TLA Lifetime Achievement Award (2006)

TLA Distinguished Service Award (1995)

Professional Affiliations

Globalaw, Board of Directors

The Sutter Club, Board of Directors

Sacramento County Bar Association

Bar Association of San Francisco

Transportation Lawyers Association, Executive Committee, Former President

American Trucking Association, Transportation Loss Prevention and Security Council, Legal/Legislative Committee

Conference of Public Utilities Counsel Conference of Freight Counsel

Association for Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy

American Bar Association, Transportation and Insurance Practice

Trucking Industry Defense Association

Schwartz/Levi Inn of Court (U.C. Davis, King Hall)

San Jose State University, Graduate School of Business and Management, Associate Professor (1998-present)

Education

J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law (1971)

A.B., California State University, Chico (1968)

Admissions And Courts

California

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Professional Licenses

Certified AAA Mediator and Arbitrator

Sacramento

916-551-2939 Direct Phone
916-551-3391 Fax

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