Atty. William E. "Billy" Bonner
Billy is a “think-outside-the-box” attorney whose creative approach and hard work have resulted in beat-the-odds wins for his clients. A powerful combination of drive, resourcefulness, and intelligence is the hallmark of Billy’s work.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 21+ Years Experience
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About William E. "Billy" Bonner at a Glance
William E. "Billy" Bonner is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Cunningham Bounds. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association (2005), Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar (2019), and Georgia, State Bar of Georgia (2023). Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 2005) and Spring Hill College (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William E. "Billy" Bonner
Billy is a “think-outside-the-box” attorney whose creative approach and hard work have resulted in beat-the-odds wins for his clients. A powerful combination of drive, resourcefulness, and intelligence is the hallmark of Billy’s work. He is one of the few attorneys at the firm that devotes equal time to both personal injury and business cases, and this diversity in his practice forms the foundation of his unique and focused approach to his clients' problems.
Billy enjoys handling complex cases that require a full and detailed understanding of how products, businesses, and markets work. In recent years, he has handled cases involving industrial explosions, commercial trucking accidents, aviation accidents, interest-rate swaps, and employment fraud. His cases have garnered nationwide publicity and have been reported by the Wall Street Journal, The New Times, Fox News, and CNN. Since 2013, Billy has recovered over $175 million for his clients.
Billy's successes include:
- $11 million settlement for a man that suffered multiple amputations as a result of negligent medical treatment he received at an urgent care clinic;
- Nearly $10 million dollar verdict for a local sewer company defrauded by a regional bank;
- $8.5 million judgment for the family of a pilot killed in a helicopter crash;
- $7.5 million settlement for family of motorcyclist killed in crash by a delivery driver;
- $6 million settlement for the family of a young man killed by an improperly secured pressure cylinder;
- $3.2 million settlement for the family of a man killed in an industrial explosion;
- $3.2 million settlement for the children of a man killed in a motorcycle crash;
- $3 million jury verdict for a man who suffered a head injury in a crash with an 18-wheeler;
- $1.75 million jury verdict for a yacht owner against an insurance company that refused to compensate him for the total loss of his yacht;
- $1 million policy limits settlement for a young man who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a crash involving a commercial truck;
- $1 million settlement for a farmer who was catastrophically injured when his tractor was run over by a distracted 18-wheeler driver;
- Numerous other verdicts and confidential settlements.
A former member of the Spring Hill College baseball team and named All-American in 2000 and 2002, Billy was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. After graduating from Spring Hill College, he enrolled in law school at the University of Alabama, where he graduated summa cum laude in 2005.
During law school, Billy was inducted into the Order of the Coif, was a Hugo Black Scholar, and received the Dean M. Leigh Harrison award for academic excellence. He also served as a senior editor of the Alabama Law Review.
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William E. "Billy" Bonner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. "Billy" Bonner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Personal Injury in Atlanta
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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Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Atlanta
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 E. "Billy" Bonner
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 E. "Billy" Bonner's practice in the field of personal injury, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William E. "Billy" Bonner brings 21+ 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 Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association, Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar, and Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, William E. "Billy" Bonner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and litigation, William E. "Billy" Bonner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means William E. "Billy" Bonner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues William E. "Billy" Bonner Handles in Atlanta
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