Atty. William E. Phillips

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.

Rustburg Rustburg 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (434) 266-0303

Profile Summary

About William E. Phillips at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Car Accidents

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 →

Wrongful Death

William E. Phillips is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

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 & Corporate Law

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

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. Phillips

Where is William E. Phillips's law office located?
William E. Phillips's law practice is located in Rustburg, Virginia. The firm is Overbey, Hawkins, Wright & Vance, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Phillips handle?
William E. Phillips focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has William E. Phillips practiced law?
William E. Phillips has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William E. Phillips go to law school?
William E. Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Political, 1982).
How can I contact William E. Phillips for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William E. Phillips received?
William E. Phillips's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond School of Law
- 1985
B.A. Political
University of Richmond
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1985

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