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La Jolla PersonalInjury Attorneys

Small Firm. Big Results.Relentless Representation.

Since 1987, the Law Offices of William R. Van Order has fought for injured people and their families throughout Southern California. Every case is personally managed by the handling attorney from beginning to end.

Where you are known by name, not by a case number.

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Serving La Jolla and coastal San Diego from our office at 888 Prospect Street, Suite 200. Consultations by appointment.

The firm's four-person team in dark suits: attorneys William R. Van Order and Conor P. O'Brien at the centre, with the paralegal and case manager and the administrative assistant on either side.

Meet our legal team

Founded in 1987, the firm is a small, boutique practice built on trust, accessibility, and personal attention. Our attorneys represent clients throughout Southern California in personal injury and estate planning matters. Every case is personally managed by the handling attorney, not passed down a chain.

With Sandey Von Fuerst, paralegal and case manager, and Carmen Herrera-Alvarez, administrative assistant.

Meet our attorneys

Our practice areas

Legal services for the injured and for families planning for the future.

Not sure whether you have a case? Tell us what happened. The consultation is free and puts you under no obligation. Talk to an attorney

Fighting for the Rights of the Injured Since 1987

Nearly four decades of relentless representation for Californians and their families.

  • Direct attorney involvement

    Your case is personally managed by the handling attorney and supported by a dedicated legal team.

  • Three locations. One firm.

    Proudly serving clients throughout Southern California from our La Jolla, Hemet, and Palm Springs offices.

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  • No attorney’s fee unless we recover

    For personal injury matters, you pay no attorney’s fees unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf. (see the note below)

Clients may remain responsible for certain case costs as provided in the written fee agreement.

Serving Southern California From Three Locations

Our three offices: La Jolla in San Diego County, Hemet and Palm Springs in Riverside County Map of San Diego and Riverside counties with the La Jolla office at 888 Prospect Street, the Hemet office at 145 S. Carmalita Street and the Palm Springs office at 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, and the communities each office serves. Boundaries from US Census Bureau 2023 cartographic boundary files, public domain. San Diego County Riverside County Orange County Pacific Ocean San Jacinto Moreno Valley Menifee Temecula Perris Riverside Cathedral City Rancho Mirage Palm Desert La Quinta Indio Desert Hot Springs The Village Bird Rock La Jolla Shores Windansea Muirlands La Jolla Farms Torrey Pines University City Pacific Beach La Jolla Hemet Palm Springs 20 miles N
Boundaries: US Census Bureau 2023 cartographic boundary files (public domain). Office positions from the Census geocoder.

No matter which office you visit, you’ll have access to the same dedicated legal team and personalized service. Our Hemet office serves as our primary case-management and administrative location.

Attorneys William R. Van Order and Conor P. O'Brien standing in front of a bookcase of bound law reports.

Small Firm. Big Results.Relentless Representation.

We are a small firm by design, guided by an unwavering commitment to our clients. Our size allows us to provide personal attention, direct attorney involvement, and a legal team that truly knows every client and every case. Your matter is personally managed by the handling attorney and supported by a dedicated team that is relentless in protecting your interests.

About our firm

Professional affiliations

Professional memberships held by a member of our legal team.

NALA, The Paralegal Association: member badge

NALA, The Paralegal Association

Riverside County Bar Association and California Young Lawyers Association

Membership in a professional organization is not a certification of skill or a guarantee of results. Neither attorney is certified as a specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization.

Injured in La Jolla or Coastal San Diego?

Put an experienced and relentless legal team on your side. Schedule your free consultation today.

For personal injury matters, there is no attorney's fee unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf. Clients may remain responsible for certain case costs as provided in the written fee agreement.

Contact us

(858) 531-2019
By appointment only