About William E.

William E. Woodcock is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1998. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Woodcock is a senior partner at Nader, Naraghi & Woodcock, APLC, a law firm located in Woodland Hills, California. He has been practicing law for over twenty-seven years, serving clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Mr. Woodcock earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, where he graduated in 1998. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Indiana University, Bloomington, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Languages and Culture. During his time at UC Hastings, he was recognized for his academic achievements and commitment to the study of law.

Mr. Woodcock concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, divorce, and arbitration and mediation. He represents individuals and families in matters involving child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and complex asset cases. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts. He is also a certified family law specialist, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization.

Throughout his career, Mr. Woodcock has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years.

Mr. Woodcock is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Woodcock is fluent in English and Japanese, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles County effectively.

Education

Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington

Undergraduate Degree

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D.

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Lawyer

Nader, Naraghi & Woodcock, APLC

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles State Trial Court · Admitted 1998
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1998

Types of Cases Handled

family law divorce arbitration and mediation

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials