Atty. William D. Barwick
William D. Barwick practices in the area of litigation, representing clients in the manufacturing, banking and insurance industries in cases involving commercial disputes, corporate governance, insurance coverage, fiduciary disputes and product liability.
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William D. Barwick is an Of Counsel based in Atlanta, Georgia, practforg at Ichter Davis, LLC. They haand 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Middle (1974). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Amherst College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William D. Barwick practices in the area of litigation, representing clients in the manufacturing, banking and insurance industries in cases involving commercial disputes, corporate governance, insurance coverage, fiduciary disputes and product liability
- After serving three different terms on the State Bar of Georgiaโs Disciplinary Board, he also provides counsel to attorneys and firms involved in potential malpractice claims
- Mr. Barwick has tried approximately 40 jury trials in state and federal courts as either first-chair or sole counsel
- He has defended insurance companies in complex multi-party fraud and RICO litigation, as well as bank trust departments in fiduciary and malpractice claims
- In addition, he has served as lead counsel in approximately 35 appellate cases in the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for both the 5th and 11th Circuits
- Mr. Barwick is a 1974 graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and a graduate of Amherst College Experience โข Ichter Davis, LLC โ Of Counsel, 2021 to Present โข Duane Morris LLP - Partner, 2010-present -- Atlanta Office Pro Bono Partner -- Atlanta Office Diversity and Inclusion Partner โข Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP - Of Counsel/Partner, 1986-2010 โข Peek & Whaley - Associate/Of Counsel, 1979-1986 โข Smith, Cohen, Ringel, Kohler & Martin - Associate, 1974-1978 Civic and Charitable Activities โข Georgia Army National Guard, 1971-1977 โข University of Georgia Board of Visitors, 2010-2012 โข High Museum of Art โข Zoo Atlanta โข Habitat for Humanity โข Atlanta Botanical Gardens โข Atlanta History Center โข Historic Oakland Foundation โข Grace United Methodist Church โข Buckhead Baseball โข Everybody Wins!
- Atlanta Honors and Awards โข Listed in Georgia Super Lawyers, 2004-2020 โข Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2020 โข Recipient of the 2011 Atlanta Bar Association Leadership Award
- This honor is presented to members who โinspire by their example, challenge by their deeds and reminds us all of our debt to our profession and our community.โ โข AV Preeminentยฎ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell ยฎ AVยฎ, AV Preeminentยฎ, Martindale-Hubbell DistinguishedSM and Martindale-Hubbell NotableSM are Certification Marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbellยฎ certification procedures, standards and policies
- Selected Speaking Engagements โข Speaker, โA Day With The Experts,โ Georgia Chapter of Construction Financial Management Associationโs 2012 Senior Management Spring Seminar, Atlanta, May 2, 2012 โข Speaker, โProfessionalism: More Than Just โPlaying Nice,โโ CLE Seminar, Atlanta, March 2018 โข Speaker, โFulton County Business Court,โ Corporate Counsel Seminar, 2014 Professional Activities โข Appointed to the Fulton County Court Improvement Task Force, 2011
- Co-Chair โข State Bar of Georgia - Past President, 2003-2004 - Member, Disciplinary Board -- Board of Governors, 1989-2009 -- Younger Lawyer Division President, 1984-1985 -- Member/Advisor Business Court Committee, 2009-Present โข Atlanta Bar Association - Past President, 1992-1993 โข American Bar Association - Former State Representative to the House of Delegates โข American Arbitration Association โข Registered Civil Mediator by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution โข Georgia Bar Foundation, Fellow โข Northern District of Georgia - President of the Bar Council, 2006
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practforg law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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