William L. Veen founded The Veen Firm in 1975 and has expanded the firm from a one-man operation to more than 40 members, during which time he has also represented thousands of injured workers and consumers in recovering damages arising from defective products and professional liability. Recently honored with the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, Veen served as the association's president in 1994 and was recognized as their 2003 Trial Lawyer of the Year. In addition, he is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association for Justice, and California Applicants' Attorneys Association.