About William Richard
William Richard Restis is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2006. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Restis is the founder and principal attorney at The Restis Law Firm, P.C., a law firm specializing in complex litigation matters. The firm's office is located in San Diego, California, where Mr. Restis serves clients throughout the state.
Mr. Restis earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating with honors. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Michigan State University, where he graduated with honors from James Madison College with a dual degree in political economy and international relations. During his time at the University of San Diego School of Law, he founded the Vis Moot International Commercial Arbitration team, which competes in prestigious competitions in Vienna and Hong Kong, winning multiple awards in the process.
Mr. Restis concentrates his practice in the areas of class actions, blockchain law, business litigation, and class action consulting. He has extensive experience in complex, multi-district, and multi-party lawsuits, recovering over two hundred million dollars for clients and contributing to legal reforms that protect them. His litigation experience includes serving as lead counsel in significant class action cases, such as the Tezos Securities Litigation, where he was part of the lead counsel team in a case that settled for $25 million. He has also been involved in other ICO cases with approved settlements totaling $24 million.
Throughout his career, Mr. Restis has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. 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 San Diego for several years, gaining experience in complex litigation matters.
Mr. Restis is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Restis is fluent in English and Mandarin, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
