Larry Newell Willis, Formation Attorney in Orange, California
Over 52 years of legal practice · focused on Formation, Insurance, and Litigation · 3.3/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratWillis | DePasquale, LLP
Orange, CA
Practicing formation in Orange since 1974.
- 52+
- Years practicing
- 3.3 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Larry Newell Willis is a partner based in Orange, CA. The practice focuses on Formation, Insurance, and Litigation. Larry has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Willis | DePasquale, LLP. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Orange, CA
- Experience
- over 52 years
- Known for
- Formation · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Formation, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Orange, CA.
- Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Larry Newell Willis: Larry Newell Willis is a partner based in Orange, CA. The practice focuses on Formation, Insurance, and Litigation. Larry has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Willis | DePasquale, LLP. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Larry Newell Willis
Larry concentrates on formation, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Larry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Formation
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Formation cases in Orange, California
Larry takes formation matters in Orange, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Larry agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Orange, California
Larry takes insurance matters in Orange, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Larry agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Orange, California
Larry takes litigation matters in Orange, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Larry agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Orange, California
Larry takes personal injury matters in Orange, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Larry agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Larry Newell Willis — Over 52 years of California formation experience
Larry Newell Willis is a partner based in Orange, CA. The practice focuses on Formation, Insurance, and Litigation. Larry has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Willis | DePasquale, LLP. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Larry Newell Willis is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil trial, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Larry received a M.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years. Larry practices at Willis | DePasquale, LLP in Orange, CA.
Larry's approach to formation cases
Larry Newell Willis is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil trial, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Larry received a M.A. degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years. Larry practices at Willis | DePasquale, LLP in Orange, CA.
The kind of cases Larry takes
Larry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for formation, insurance, and litigation matters in Orange and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Larry Newell Willis's legal education and bar admissions
Pepperdine University
J.D. · 1974
University of Nebraska at Omaha
M.A. Weber · 1971
Jurisdictions
Larry's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1986 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1981 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
1978 · ACTIVE
California
1974 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1974 · ACTIVE
Larry studied at J.D. in Pepperdine University and M.A. Weber in University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Law school and academic background
Larry completed J.D. in Pepperdine University and M.A. Weber in University of Nebraska at Omaha. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Larry runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Larry Newell Willis
Larry has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Larry's professional memberships and bar associations
Orange County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Association of Southern California Defense Counsel American Board of Trial Advocates Orange County Insurance Defense Lawyers Association
membership
Locations
Larry Newell Willis's office in Orange
Larry's primary office is at 725 W. Town and Country Rd., Suite 550, Orange, CA, 92868. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Willis | DePasquale, LLP
725 W. Town and Country Rd., Suite 550
Orange, CA 92868
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Client reviews of Larry Newell Willis — 3.3/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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3.3
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How to hire Larry Newell Willis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new formation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Larry usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Larry charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Larry's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Larry will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a formation attorney in Orange, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many formation matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Larry
Larry discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in formation practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every formation matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Larry confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Larry's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many formation practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Larry Newell Willis
How much does it cost to hire Larry for a formation case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Larry walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Larry offer a free consultation?
Larry charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Larry's office. Some formation attorneys offer free consults — check Larry's current terms during booking.
How long do formation cases in California typically take?
Simple formation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Larry gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Larry take my case if I'm outside Orange?
Larry is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Larry will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Larry?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Larry will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Larry accepting new formation clients right now?
Larry's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Formation attorneys serving Orange, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Larry handles formation matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified formation attorneys in that community.
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