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Atty. William E. "Billy" Bonner

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.

Atlanta Atlanta 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (404) 609-1081

Profile Summary

About William E. "Billy" Bonner at a glance

William E. "Billy" Bonner is an attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practforg at Cunningham Bounds. They haand 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). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

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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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. "Billy" Bonner

Where is William E. "Billy" Bonner's law office located?
William E. "Billy" Bonner's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Cunningham Bounds. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has William E. "Billy" Bonner practiced law?
William E. "Billy" Bonner has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did William E. "Billy" Bonner go to law school?
William E. "Billy" Bonner earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (BS).
How can I contact William E. "Billy" Bonner for a consultation?
You can contact William E. "Billy" Bonner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William E. "Billy" Bonner receiandd?
William E. "Billy" Bonner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 2005
BS
Spring Hill College
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Listed as one of Alabama & the Mid-South Region’s top plaintiff attorneys (2021-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Listed as one of Alabama & the Mid-South Region’s Rising Stars (2013 – 2020)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500, Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2023-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Trial Lawyers Top “40 Under 40” trial lawyers in Alabama (2014 – 2020)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mobile Bay Magazine's "Forty Under 40" (2012)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent™ 4.8/5.0 Peer Rating
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
Admitted: 2005
Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
Admitted: 2019
Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
Admitted: 2023

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