Education:
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Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies – University of California, Berkeley
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Juris Doctorate – University of California, Los Angeles
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Member – State Bar of California
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His Story:
William Ferreira started his foray into automotive technology when he was 15, asking the exterminator how to find the drain plug on his 1986 Chrysler New Yorker.
His education has continued ever since.
In addition to several years of woodshop, Mr. Ferreira took auto shop during high school, building the foundation for his extensive background in automotive technology. He developed his automotive education through years of hands on training while working his way through school.
His Experience:
From complete engine rebuilds to welding roll cages, performing restoration body work on muscle cars, rear end gear changes, R&R work, busting tires, clutch jobs, brakes, converting automatic cars to manual cars, diagnosing modern computerized vehicles, head gaskets, custom rewiring jobs, serving as shop foreman and service writing, while also running a commercial auto parts depot as a parts specialist – he’s seen several areas of the automotive industry.
Education:
After attending the local community college for two years, working during the day and attending classes at night. Mr. Ferreira transferred to Berkeley to complete two years of study in one, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies, with a special focus on Philosophy. He wrote his honors thesis on the result of the government’s failure to protect private property and its application to social contract theory. During this time, he took the law school admissions test and applied to law school, finally choosing the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law as his choice to continue his studies.
At UCLA, he concentrated in business law and litigation, placing special emphasis to study administrative law, business taxation, and business associations. He also continued his special interest in the philosophy of law and its application to morality in the legal system.
He also took a special interest in clinical programs; preferring to litigate in front of juries, grand juries, and participating in moot court programs.
Why Automotive Defense Law?
Using his automotive knowledge, Mr. Ferreira has found his calling in automotive law, knowing the profound respect he has for fellow technicians in the automotive community.
He’s had the same bloody knuckles, cuts, bruises, oil soaked clothing, dust in your eye, brake clean burning that open cut, steel cords slicing your hand open as his fellow technicians.
He knows what they go through on a daily basis.
He could not be more proud than to represent this industry with vigor – litigating on behalf of his clients – the members of the automotive community.