Atty. William Chaplin

Atty. William Chaplin

William Chaplin is a lawyer practicing civil trial, personal injury, insurance defense. William received a A.A. degree from Ellsworth College in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

West Des Moines West Des Moines 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William Chaplin at a glance

William Chaplin is a personal injury, litigation, and insurance attorney based in West Des Moines, Iowa. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1974). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1974) and Ellsworth College (A.A. University, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Chaplin is a lawyer practicing civil trial, personal injury, insurance defense
  • William received a A.A. degree from Ellsworth College in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices in West Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

William Chaplin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Chaplin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Chaplin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Chaplin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Chaplin is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Chaplin

Where is William Chaplin's law office located?
William Chaplin's law practice is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Chaplin handle?
William Chaplin focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has William Chaplin practiced law?
William Chaplin has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Chaplin go to law school?
William Chaplin earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.A. University, 1967).
How can I contact William Chaplin for a consultation?
You can contact William Chaplin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Chaplin received?
William Chaplin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1974
A.A. University
Ellsworth College
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1974

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