Insurance Defense Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 56+ Years Experience
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About William D. Temple at a Glance
William D. Temple is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Temple Strickland Dinges & Schwartz. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1970), Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court (1971), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1972). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1970) and Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Decatur-DeKalb, Atlanta and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William D. Temple
- Mr. William D. Temple is a lawyer practicing insurance defense
- William received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1962, and has been licensed for 56 years
- William practices at Temple Strickland Dinges & Schwartz in Atlanta, GA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Temple handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Insurance Law in Atlanta
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
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 venue, 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.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose William D. Temple
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William D. Temple's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William D. Temple brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, William D. Temple can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means William D. Temple's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means William D. Temple attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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