Atty. William C. Lanham

Atty. William C. Lanham

WILLIAM C. LANHAM, is a trial attorney specializing in professional negligence, wrongful death, aviation, railroad, product liability and related plaintiffs’ tort litigation.

Atlanta Atlanta 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About William C. Lanham at a glance

William C. Lanham is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Johnson & Ward. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1966), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1967), and Georgia (1970). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1966) and University of Alabama (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • WILLIAM C. LANHAM, is a trial attorney specializing in professional negligence, wrongful death, aviation, railroad, product liability and related plaintiffs’ tort litigation
  • He was born in Tampa, Florida, and received B.A. and J.D
  • Degrees from the University of Alabama
  • He thereafter served with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S
  • Army, where he tried approximately 120 general courts-martial, including the defense of two servicemen charged with atrocities allegedly committed during the infamous “My Lai Massacre.” Member: Mr. Lanham holds membership in the State Bars of Alabama and Georgia, has served as Executive Vice President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • He is a Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia, has been selected as a Master in the Bleckley Inns of Court, and is admitted to practice before all Georgia state courts, the Fifth and Eleventh U.S
  • Circuit Courts of Appeal and the United States Supreme Court
  • He has written and lectured on tort related civil litigation for the Atlanta Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Institutes of Continuing Legal Education and Continuing Judicial Education, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • He has also lectured at the Melvin M. Belli Seminars and for the Bar Counsel of the U.S
  • District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and has conducted litigation seminars at the Georgia State University College of Law
  • He presently serves as a member of the Northern District of Georgia Bar Council, which provides advice to the Federal Courts on Local Rules and operational issues of importance to the Court and Bar
  • He co-authored the topic, “Sample Settlement Brochures,” at 31 AmJur Trials 527
  • Mr. Lanham is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • He has been honored by inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc., New York), since 1987, as well as his recent selection for inclusion in “Georgia Super Lawyers 2005” (www.SuperLawyers.com)

Practice Areas Explained

William C. Lanham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William C. Lanham 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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William C. Lanham

Where is William C. Lanham's law office located?
William C. Lanham's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Johnson & Ward. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. Lanham handle?
William C. Lanham focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William C. Lanham practiced law?
William C. Lanham has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did William C. Lanham go to law school?
William C. Lanham earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (A.B., 1964).
How can I contact William C. Lanham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William C. Lanham received?
William C. Lanham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama
- 1966
A.B.
University of Alabama
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1967
Georgia
Admitted: 1970

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