Atty. William C. "Bill" Wagner

Atty. William C. "Bill" Wagner

William C. Wagner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About William C. "Bill" Wagner at a glance

William C. "Bill" Wagner is a business, class action, product liability, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Taft. Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William C. Wagner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • William C., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2012
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

William C. "Bill" Wagner's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William C. "Bill" Wagner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Class Action

William C. "Bill" Wagner is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Indiana →

Product Liability

William C. "Bill" Wagner is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

William C. "Bill" Wagner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William C. "Bill" Wagner is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William C. "Bill" Wagner

Where is William C. "Bill" Wagner's law office located?
William C. "Bill" Wagner's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. "Bill" Wagner handle?
William C. "Bill" Wagner focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did William C. "Bill" Wagner go to law school?
William C. "Bill" Wagner earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact William C. "Bill" Wagner for a consultation?
You can contact William C. "Bill" Wagner 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 C. "Bill" Wagner received?
William C. "Bill" Wagner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Indianapolis)
- 2020

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