William H. Naumann

Top rated Construction Litigation attorney in San Diego, California

The Naumann Law Firm, PC
William H. Naumann
The Naumann Law Firm, PC

Practice areas: Construction Litigation, Real Estate; view more

Licensed in California since: 1980

Education: University of San Diego School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2026

The Naumann Law Firm, PC

10890 Thornmint Rd
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92127 Visit website
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Attorney William H. Naumann is the founder and owner of The Naumann Law Firm in San Diego, California. With more than 39 years of extensive construction defect litigation, Mr. Naumann handles significant construction  and landslide cases with complex insurance issues, including bankruptcy of the builder and exhaustion of insurance. His clients include homeowner associations, residential and commercial property owners as well as custom home owners.

Mr. Naumann received his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1980. He is admitted to practice within the state courts of California as well as the Southern U.S. District Court of California. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the State Bar of California, the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and the Consumer Attorneys of California.

Practice areas

Construction Litigation: Consumer, Real Estate: Business

Focus areas

Condominiums & Cooperatives, Construction Defects

  • 90% Construction Litigation: Consumer
  • 10% Real Estate: Business

First Admitted: 1980, California

Professional Webpage: https://naumannlegal.com/team_member/william-h-naumann/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
  • California, 1980
  • Member, American Association for Justice
  • Member, Board of Directors, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, 1989-1998
  • Member, State Bar of California
  • President, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, 1999
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of California

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Client:   California Village at Tarzana            Developer:   Jake Roofing                    Settlement Amount: $825,000.00.  , 2023
  • Plaintiff/Client:  Jesuela Custom Home  Developer:  Fischer Construction  Settlement Amount:  $252,500.00, 2026
  • Plaintiff/Client:  Uptown on 7th HOA CONDO  Developer:  Alliance Development  Settlement Amount:  $400,000.00, 2026
  • Plaintiff/Client:  Frye  Developer:  IB Investments  Settlement Amount:  $465,000.00, 2026
  • Plaintiff/Client:  The J. Alexander Company Developer:  Scott Lowry  Settlement Amount:  $1,000,000.00, 2026
  • Plaintiff/Client:  PB Ocean Condos Developer:  KDTD Settlement Amount:  $1,400,000.00, 2025
  • Plaintiff/Client:  Camino Real Villas Defendants/Developer: Dexter Camino Real LLC Settlement Amount:  $200,000.00, 2024
  • Plaintiff/Client:  Laurelwood HOA  Defendants/Developer:   11912 Laurelwood, LLC  Settlement Amount:  $450,000.00, 2024
  • Plaintiff/Client:  SEBASTIAN RODAK, an individual; GLORIAKWON, an individual; and ANTONY GRAF Defendants/Developer:  AMETHYST CB, LLC Settlement Amount:  $225,000.00, 2025
  • Plaintiff/Client:  710 East Verdugo Townhomes Defendants/Developer:  710 East Verdugo, LLC Settlement Amount:  $120,000.00, 2025
  • Client:   Arbor Village HOA              Developer:  Bellflower Homes         Settlement:  $175,000.00., 2023
  • Client:   Fakuda               Developer:  City of San Diego        Settlement:  $850,000.00., 2023
  • Client:   1040 N. Spaulding               Developer:  Westside Investments         Settlement:  $590,000.00., 2024
  • Client:   Depretis              Developer:  City of Carlsbad           Settlement:  $7,000,000.00, 2024
  • Client:  Birdrock HOA               Developer:  Birdrock Condos            Settlement:  $1,100,000.00., 2024
  • Client:   Smith               Developer:  La Fayette            Settlement:  $1,165.000.00., 2024
  • Client:  2136 Cowley Way, LLC      Developer:  TLI Construction & Development, Inc.;   Settlement Amount: 324,000.00., 2024
  • Client:  lV on Polk Maintenance Association      Developer:  POlkka LLC       Settlement amount:   $900,000.00, 2023
  • Client:  Highridge Condominiums, Inc. Developer:  Cal-Coast Glenmont RPV, LLC; Settlement Amount: $1,400,000.00   , 2020
  • Client:   Gresham Single Family Homeowner;  Developer:  Naylor Construction;  Settlement Amount:  $167,000.00  , 2022
  • Client:  Marquez;   Developer: GHA Entreprises, Inc., et al.;  Settlement Amount: $320,000.00 , 2021
  • Client:  Jessie Edwards;   Developer: San Dieguito Development, Inc., et al.;   Settlement Amount: $105,500.00 , 2021
  • Client:  The Dakota Owners Association;  Developer:  INI-Greenfield LLC;  Settlement Amount: $850,000.00, 2021
  • Client:  Grace Jo;  Developer:  Western Blvd Partners;  Settlement:  290,000.00, 2021
  • Client:  Chatragadda; Developer:  Pacific Strutures Construction, Inc.;  Settlement:  $494,776.00, 2021
  • Client:  Oxford Town Villa; Developer: Oxford Town Villa, LLC; Settlement Amount:  $950,000.00, 2022
  • Client: Illinois Arms Community Association; Defendant: Immobilier Illinois, LLC; Settlement Amount:  $140,000.00  , 2022
  • Client: The ViewPointe Owners Association; Defendants: Ocean Village Condo, LLC, et al.; Settlement Amount:  $1,825,000.00, 2022
  • Client:  Beacons Beach; Developer:  Triad, LLC. v. Ruckle Construction, Inc.; Settlement: $1,000,000.00 , 2021
  • Client:  El Centro, CA Single Family Home;  Developer: GHA Enterprises, Inc., et al;  Settlement: $320,000.00 , 2021
  • Client:  Lamont Street Townhomes Association;  Developer:  Pacific Beach 2012, LTD;  Settlement:  $89,500.00 , 2020
  • Client:  Areterro Maintenance Corporation;  Developer:  Development Solutions 2LAC LLC;  Settlement:  $525,000.00, 2020
  • Client:  Las Palmas Business Park Owners Association; Developer:  MDC Las Palmas, LLC.; Settlement:  $1,615,000.00 , 2020
  • Client:  Ziani Maintenance Association; Developer: Lennar Homes of California, Inc.;  Settlement:  $475,000.00.  , 2020
  • Client:  Aviara Residence Club Owner’s Association; Developer: Riviera Building Development; Settlement: $2,961,741.52 , 2019
  • Client:  Felspar Street Townhomes Association;  Developer: Pacific Beach 2012, Settlement:  $82,000.00 , 2020
  • Client: Bellarado Homeowners’ AssociationDeveloper: Western Pacific Housing – Torrey Village Center LLC; Western Pacific Housing, Inc.; Western Pacific Housing Management, Inc.;  Settlement: $550,000.00 , 2014
  • Client:  Adams (Chula Vista); Developer: Brookfield Homes; Settlement Amount: $470,713.00, 2014
  • Client:  43@Raquet Club Homeowners Association;  Developer: Palm Springs Modern Homes IV;  Settlement: $640,000.00, 2014
  • Client:  Anchorage Homeowners Association;  Developer: Anchorage Lane II, LLC;  Settlement: $1,670,500.00 , 2016
  • Client:  Campana at Rancho Coronado Homeowners Association; Developer: D.R. Horton VEN, Inc. fka D.R. Horton San Diego Holding Co., Inc.;  Settlement: $715,000.00 , 2015
  • Client:  Laurel Bay Community Association; Developer: Hammer Development, LLC Settlement: $4,700,000.00 , 2017
  • Client:  Palisade Gardens Association; Developer:  Palisades Gardens, LLC; Settlement: $750,000.00 , 2018
  • Client: Providence Square v. Talmadge East, LLC. Developer: Talmadge East LLC;  Settlement: $550,000.00, 2016
  • Client:  Quinteza Homeowners Association;  Developer:  BDS Group;  Settlement: $450,000.00 , 2018
  • Client:  5806 Waring Homeowners Association;  Developer:  W. LOFTS, LLC, 753 EL CENTRO, LLC, and 5806 WARING AVENUE, LLC;  Settlement Amount: $610,000.00 , 2017
  • Client:  Providence Square Developer: Talmadge East LLC; Settlement:  $550,000.00, 2016
  • Client: Cordova Single Family Homes;   Developer: Brookfield Homes;  Settlement: $103,500.00 , 2017
  • Client: Garcia;   Developer:  McMillan Homes; Settlement: $109,200.00 , 2016
  • Client:  Hillside Professional Owners Association, Inc.; Developer:  Shea Construction; Settlement:  $90,000.00  , 2017

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Educational Background

  • Mr. Naumann received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 1980., 1980
  • North Central College in Naperville, Illinois Political Science and Economics, With Honors

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Participated on a panel for CACM for their annual Law Seminar to educate managers and board members.  Topics of program were Developer voting; Bond Releases/ Completion Bonds; Civil Code 5980; Close of Escrow and Turnover Walks.  , Panel participant, CACM Legal Seminar, California Association Of Community Managers, 2021

Firm News (Newsletters)

  • Celebrating Excellence: 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗚𝗢’𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦! We are incredibly proud to announce that our founding attorney, William H. Naumann, has been named to San Diego Magazine’s prestigious "Top Lawyers of 2026" list!   This recognition is especially meaningful because it is driven by peer reviews through Martindale-Hubbell, representing the respect and trust Bill has earned from fellow legal professionals across Southern California. For decades, Bill has dedicated his career to fighting for homeowners, HOAs, and commercial property owners in complex construction defect litigation. This honor reflects that ongoing commitment to excellence and integrity.   Please join us in celebrating Bill’s well-deserved recognition!   Read the full feature in San Diego Magazine here: https://sandiegomagazine.com/.../get-your-home-ready-for.../ Learn more about Bill’s background and legal achievements on his official profile: https://naumannlegal.com/team_member/william-h-naumann/#SanDiegoMagazine #TopLawyers2026 #ConstructionDefectLawyer #MartindaleHubbell #TheNaumannLawFirm #SanDiegoLawyers #LegalExcellence #InTheMedia     , Naumann News - Naumann Trends Summer 2026, CID Industry, HOA And Homeowners
  • Celebrating Excellence: The Naumann Law Firm, PC’s 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees In the legal profession, recognition is more than an accolade—it is a testament to dedication, skill, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This year, The Naumann Law Firm, PC is proud to celebrate five distinguished attorneys who have been honored for their exceptional achievements.   William H. Naumann, founder of the firm, and Neal Rockwood, Of Counsel, have both been named Super Lawyers Honorees for 2026. In addition, Loren K. Shiu, Philip M. Kunka, and Jacob Katz have each been recognized as Rising Stars for 2026.   These honors reflect the firm’s longstanding tradition of excellence and its continued leadership in construction defect litigation., Naumann News - SuperLawyer 2026, CID Industry, HOA And Homeowners

Honors

  • AV-Rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

Office location for William H. Naumann

10890 Thornmint Rd
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92127

Phone: 858-792-7474

Selections

15 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2026

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