Atty. William Carlisle Herbert

Atty. William Carlisle Herbert

William Carlisle Herbert is a lawyer practicing insurance & reinsurance, insurance & reinsurance litigation, reinsurance dispute resolution. William received a M.A. degree from Medill School of Journalism in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Carlisle Herbert at a glance

William Carlisle Herbert is a Retired Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976) and Florida (1978). Educated at Medill School of Journalism (M.A. Princeton, 1970) and Northwestern University J.D. cum laude Northwestern University J.D. 1976 Executive Editor Northwestern University J.D. Northwestern Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Carlisle Herbert is a lawyer practicing insurance & reinsurance, insurance & reinsurance litigation, reinsurance dispute resolution
  • William received a M.A. degree from Medill School of Journalism in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Carlisle Herbert's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Carlisle Herbert

Where is William Carlisle Herbert's law office located?
William Carlisle Herbert's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Carlisle Herbert handle?
William Carlisle Herbert focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Carlisle Herbert practiced law?
William Carlisle Herbert has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Carlisle Herbert go to law school?
William Carlisle Herbert earned their education at (M.A. Princeton, 1970); (—).
How can I contact William Carlisle Herbert for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Carlisle Herbert received?
William Carlisle Herbert's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

M.A. Princeton
Medill School of Journalism
- 1970
Northwestern University J.D. cum laude Northwestern University J.D. 1976 Executive Editor Northwestern University J.D. Northwestern Law Review
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
Florida
Admitted: 1978

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