About William David
William David Ausman is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California in 1998. He holds and maintains an active license status. Mr. Ausman is the managing partner at 805 Law Group, a law firm located at 8320 Morro Road, Atascadero, California. He has been practicing law for over 28 years, serving clients throughout San Luis Obispo County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Ausman earned his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, graduating in 1996. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Western State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in 1993. He also attended California State University, Chico, for his initial undergraduate studies, graduating in 1988. During his time at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, he was recognized as a Trial Lawyers Graduate, indicating his focus on litigation skills.
Mr. Ausman's practice areas encompass personal injury law and family law. In personal injury, he has successfully represented clients in cases involving automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents, dog bites, drowning incidents, slip and fall accidents, premises liability, and claims against public entities. In family law, he has handled over 500 cases, including high-asset divorces, contested custody disputes, move-away cases, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence cases, paternity matters, and domestic partnerships. His practice involves all stages of litigation, from initial case evaluation and discovery to mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Ausman has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He has represented clients in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of San Luis Obispo. Prior to founding 805 Law Group, he worked as an associate attorney at a law firm in Atascadero, gaining experience in both personal injury and family law matters.
Mr. Ausman is an active member of several professional organizations, including the State Bar of California, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the American Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. He is also a member of the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association, serving in both the Family Law and Criminal Law Sections. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for the University of San Luis Obispo School of Law and is involved with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ausman is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to effectively serve the diverse communities of San Luis Obispo County.
