Atty. William E. Phillips
Bill was born in the west end of Richmond, Virginia in 1960. At the age of 13, he moved to Lynchburg, and later graduated from E.C.
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William E. Phillips is a Partner based in Rustburg, Virginia, practicing at Overbey, Hawkins, Wright & Vance, PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1985). Educated at University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Richmond (B.A. Political, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lynchburg Bar Association Virginia State Bar Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Rustburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Bill was born in the west end of Richmond, Virginia in 1960
- At the age of 13, he moved to Lynchburg, and later graduated from E.C
- Glass High School in 1978
- In 1990, Bill married Margaret, who is also a practicing attorney, and they live in Lynchburg
- Together they enjoy traveling, and on their “bucket list” is the hope to attend a professional baseball game in every major league park
- They are currently halfway there
- Bill is a member of the Virginia State Bar, Virginia Bar Association, Lynchburg Bar Association, Campbell County Bar Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Fellows of the Virginia Law Foundation
- Bill is a past-President of the Lynchburg Bar Association, has served on the Board of Directors for the Client Protection Fund for the Virginia State Bar, and served as faculty and a lecturer for the Virginia State Bar’s Professionalism Course
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William E. Phillips's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Phillips handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
William E. Phillips is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →
William E. Phillips is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →
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.
William E. Phillips is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William E. Phillips is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William E. Phillips is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rustburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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