WILLIAM KAUFMAN
William (“Bill”) Kaufman is a partner with Sweeney Mason LLP and specializes in construction law with over almost twenty (20) years of civil litigation experience. Bill has represented numerous individuals and business entities alike as both plaintiffs and defendants in all types of construction litigation matters involving commercial, residential and public works projects.
Bill received his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2005, and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona, graduating on the Dean’s list with a Bachelor Arts in Philosophy. Prior to law school, Bill attended the University of Arizona in Tucson where he majored in Philosophy, graduating with honors with a minor in Political Science. Following his undergraduate studies, he was a full-time member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association where he competed in rodeos throughout the Western United States as a calf roper and Turquoise Circuit Finals qualifier.
Mr. Kaufman is an active member of his community and proud member of the the Santa Clara County Bar Association, ABC Norcal, WACA (Wall & Ceiling Alliance), CFMA-Silicon Valley, Associated Roofing Contractors of the Bay Area Counties, Inc., and has also served on the ASAC (American Subcontractors Association of California) Legislative Bill Vetting Committee for Contracts, Construction Defects and is the Subcommittee Chairman for Mechanic’s Lien and Retention related topics.
Bill and his wife Caitlin reside in Campbell with their two children and are active members of St. Christopher School and Parish in San Jose. Mr. Kaufman recently completed serving a four-year term as a City of Campbell Civic Improvement Commissioner, and former Chairman of the Commission in 2022.
