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Attorney
William McCandless Jr., Esq.
Present
Brooklyn, NY
New York
1983
Trinity College
Bachelors (English)
1979
Associations
Honors / Awards
Cases
Upon request
McCandless also handles tort litigation, including slip and falls, auto and truck accidents, medical and other professional malpractice, and product liability. Early in his legal career, he was Counsel for Lloyd's of London and other insurers and so he is positioned to represent plaintiffs in bad faith litigation involving insurers. As noted, in 2021, McCandless negotiated a $1.2 m settlement for an American who was injured in Indonesia. In connection with that case, McCandless shuttled between Singapore, Jakarta, Indonesia and Maryland (where the plaintiff resided).
Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) Legal Counsel
In the course of representing both American and foreign players internationally, McCandless has defended and prosecuted many BAT claims. He has also represented several American players in connection with FIBA’s prosecution of “doping” cases. In BAT, McCandless’s record is unblemished, and he has recovered thousands of dollars for American and non-American players. In all cases where McCandless has represented players facing FIBA doping suspensions, the length of suspensions were reduced.
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Over two years of back and forth, including trips overseas, I negotiated a $1.2m settlement for an American who was injured in Solo, Indonesia.This was no easy task given that there are no treaties between the US and Indonesia. There was no jurisdiction in US Courts because the Defendants lacked minimum contacts in the US. There was jurisdiction in Indonesia, but cases there are said to take years to get to trial, and when they do get to trial, the rich defendants might have had the upper hand in a system beset by corruption. So working around sharia law, and traveling thousands of miles for meetings, I was able to get my client $1,200,000 in record time.
How did you build a successful practice?
Honesty, integrity, hard work, relentlessness, kindness
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Experience and talent. Good communication skills.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Invaluable
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
In a free 45 minute consult, and assuming that the plaintiff provides full and accurate information, I can tell you what your case is worth and take steps to propose a plan of attack. If I take your personal injury case, you will pay nothing unless we win or otherwise settle the case.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
The facts and any evidence you might have in your possession. Precise and truthful detail. We can obtain medical records and the like in the course of any lawsuit, but in order to assess your case, I must have a solid picture of what happened and what injury followed..
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I have fewer cases than most lawyers. I am selective in terms of taking on new business. This doesn\'t mean I don\'t take cases with values less than, let\'s say, $50,000. It simply means that I am able to pick and choose. This benefits the client because I\'m easy to reach, I work hard and I communicate.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Seeing a client's eyes light up when I hand over settlement dollars!
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Pelaton, travel (have been to 81 countries), family, good food.
Are you involved in your community?
Yes, I am very active in both NYC and in Atlanta. I am a liberal and a life long democrat. I am a strong believer in tolerance!
Accident & Injury, Bad Faith Insurance, Sports, Slip & Fall Accident
