Bio

William L. Coggshall, III is a Partner in the San Diego office of Gordon & Rees and is a member of the Environmental/Toxic Tort and Construction practice groups. Mr. Coggshall represents individuals and businesses ranging in size from small sole proprietorships to large international corporations. Mr. Coggshall is an experienced trial lawyer, handling cases involving professional liability claims (lawyers, accountants, design professionals), construction litigation (defect, contract, delay claims), and high-exposure toxic tort litigation. His clients include retailers, manufacturers, developers, general contractors and large infrastructure engineering companies. Additionally, he represents clients in all types of real estate disputes (including but not limited to: issues/claims related to easements, encroachments, landlord/tenant, landslides, all types of construction matters, failure to disclose, premises liability and water diversion facilities). While recognizing trial is a last resort, Mr. Coggshall has proven himself to be a successful trial lawyer should cases go to that extent. His knowledge and skills have been much appreciated by his clients and respected by opposing counsel. Litigation is an expensive proposition and Mr. Coggshall’s practice includes an active program of risk mitigation by routinely advising his clients regarding litigation/claims avoidance, contract negotiation, contract interpretation and review.