William Callaham Seiffert is an active member of the California Bar and was admitted 6th June 1989. William graduated from McGeorge SOL University of the Pacific.

Lawyer Information

NameWilliam Callaham Seiffert
First Admitted6 June 1989 (34 years, 10 months ago)
StatusActive
Bar Number140291

Contact

Phone Number916-729-6249

Schools

Law SchoolMcGeorge SOL University of the Pacific (CA)
Undergraduate SchoolUS Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs CO)

Address

Current AddressPO Box 3231
Citrus Hts, CA 95611-3231
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History

15 May 2015Active (8 years, 10 months ago)
30 June 2014Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 9 months ago)
Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 10-O-09003
26 March 2013Active (11 years ago)
24 February 2013Not eligible to practice law in CA (11 years, 1 month ago)
Discipline w/actual suspension 10-O-09003
6 June 1989Admitted to the State Bar of California (34 years, 10 months ago)

Discipline Summaries

February 24, 2013

WILLIAM CALLAHAM SEIFFERT [#140291], 59, of Citrus Heights was suspended for two years, placed on two years of probation with a 30-day actual suspension and he was ordered to take the MPRE. The order took effect Feb. 24, 2013.

Seiffert stipulated to six counts of misconduct in two divorce cases.

In the first, he was hired to file a motion to set aside a default entered against his client, the husband, who paid a $3,000 advance fee. When the couple reconciled, the husband sent Seiffert six letters seeking a refund of unearned fees. More than a year later, after the State Bar began an investigation, Seiffert refunded the unearned portion, $1,142.50.

In the second matter, he filed a divorce petition for a client who paid a $2,500 advance fee. He did not consult with his client when a settlement agreement was reached, nor did he prepare an agreement, despite telling the opposing counsel he would do so. The opposing party died, and Seiffert’s client left him numerous messages requesting an update, trying to ascertain if she was a widow or a divorcee. He did not respond.

Seiffert stipulated that he failed to perform legal services competently, keep a client informed of significant developments, cooperate with the bar’s investigation, account for client funds or refund unearned fees.

In mitigation, he had no prior discipline record, cooperated with the bar’s investigation and experienced financial stress after losing his job and his home.