About Wendy Diane

Wendy Diane Wayland built her legal foundation at Western State University College of Law, where she earned a J.D. in 1998 and completed a tax certificate. She practices in California and maintains a private law office under her own name. Her background in tax law frames much of her professional training and informs how she approaches client matters.

Her time in law school included formal instruction in tax matters. The tax certificate complements her juris doctor and provided specialized coursework that she has carried into her practice. The combination of a traditional law degree and focused tax study is a notable element of her professional formation.

Wayland is an active member of several professional organizations. She belongs to the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and the American Bar Association. Those memberships provide continuing legal education, ethical guidance, and professional networks that support her ongoing work in the California bar.

She operates the Law Office of W. Diane Wayland. In that capacity she manages the day-to-day responsibilities of a small firm principal. Her office handles client intake, legal research, document preparation, and client counseling. Running a solo practice requires balancing legal work with administrative and business tasks, a reality she has navigated while serving clients in the state.

Colleagues and peers note that participation in bar activities and professional groups is a steady part of her professional life. Through the societies she belongs to, she engages in programming and exchanges that help keep her knowledge current. Those resources shape how she evaluates legal developments and serves clients who seek counsel on matters affected by tax law and related legal issues.

Over the years she has kept her practice situated in California. Her work draws on the technical training from her tax certificate and the broader legal education of her J.D. She remains licensed to practice in California and continues to operate the Law Office of W. Diane Wayland. Her current practice focuses on legal matters in California and draws on her tax training.

Education

Western State University College of Law

J.D. (1998) | Tax Certificate

1994

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Professional Associations

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Current

American Bar Association

Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 23120 Alicia Parkway, Suite 230 Mission Viejo CA 92692