Atty. W Alan Lilley

Atty. W Alan Lilley

W Alan Lilley is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial litigation, family law and 9 other areas of law. W received a B.A. degree from Northwestern State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About W Alan Lilley at a glance

W Alan Lilley is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Goforth & Lilley. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1982), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1988). Educated at Louisiana State University Law School (J.D., 1982) and Northwestern State University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lafayette, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 1995) Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • W Alan Lilley is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial litigation, family law and 9 other areas of law
  • W received a B.A. degree from Northwestern State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • W practices at Goforth & Lilley in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

W Alan Lilley's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

W Alan Lilley is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

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.

W Alan Lilley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

W Alan Lilley is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W Alan Lilley

Where is W Alan Lilley's law office located?
W Alan Lilley's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Goforth & Lilley. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W Alan Lilley handle?
W Alan Lilley focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, family law, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has W Alan Lilley practiced law?
W Alan Lilley has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did W Alan Lilley go to law school?
W Alan Lilley earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact W Alan Lilley for a consultation?
You can contact W Alan Lilley 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 W Alan Lilley received?
W Alan Lilley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University Law School
- 1982
B.A.
Northwestern State University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1988

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