About William Richard

William Richard Pascoe is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both California and Hawaii. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1972 and to the Hawaii State Bar in 1980. Mr. Pascoe holds in California. He is currently in active status and practices law in San Rafael, California, focusing on business and corporate law. His office is located at 1050 Northgate Drive, Suite 356, San Rafael, CA 94903. ([attorneys.org](https://www.attorneys.org/william-r-pascoe-1011225?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Pascoe earned his Juris Doctor degree from Harvard University Law School in 1972. Prior to attending Harvard, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, emphasizing Economics. Additionally, he was a D.Phil candidate in Political Science and Economics at Oxford University’s Wadham College in 1969. ([williamrpascoelaw.com](https://www.williamrpascoelaw.com/attorney-profile/?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Pascoe's practice areas include business and corporate law, with a focus on bankruptcy and bankruptcy alternatives, such as out-of-court workouts with creditors. He has extensive experience representing clients in bankruptcy proceedings, providing clear explanations of complex legal issues in "plain English." His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials. ([williamrpascoelaw.com](https://www.williamrpascoelaw.com/attorney-profile/?utm_source=openai))

Throughout his career, Mr. Pascoe has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has been active in alumni affairs at the University of California, Santa Barbara, serving as President of the Alumni Association, a member of the Board of Trustees, and currently as a member of the Alumni Association Past President’s Council. ([williamrpascoelaw.com](https://www.williamrpascoelaw.com/attorney-profile/?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Pascoe is a member of the State Bar of California and the Hawaii State Bar Association. He has been recognized as AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating for legal ability and ethics. He is fluent in English and enjoys outdoor activities, including gardening, backpacking, and hiking in West Marin. ([williamrpascoelaw.com](https://www.williamrpascoelaw.com/attorney-profile/?utm_source=openai))

Education

Harvard Law School

Juris Doctor (1972)

Oxford University/Wadham College

D.Phil Candidate (1969) | Political Science and Economics.

University of California, Santa Barbara

B.A. (1967) | Political Science with emphasis in Economics.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Hawaii
California

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1972

Types of Cases Handled

business and corporate law bankruptcy out-of-court workouts

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 1050 Northgate Dr 356 San Rafael CA 94903