Atty. William Gee III
For 10 years as a youth William raced sailboats in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and large lakes. William is also an avid certified scuba diver.
Admiralty Law & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, LA · 42+ Years Experience
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About William Gee III at a Glance
William Gee III is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Gee Law Firm. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Cir (1984), Texas (1996), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1997). Educated at Emory University (B.A. Tulane, 1980) and Tulane University Law School JD - Juris Doctor (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Gee III
- For 10 years as a youth William raced sailboats in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and large lakes
- William is also an avid certified scuba diver
- Sailing and scuba have given William a passion for maritime and admiralty law
- William has also worked offshore performing heavy manual labor
- William is a loyal Louisiana resident, having lived in Lafayette since 1984
- While growing up William had a passion for sports cars, which led him to racing both open and closed wheeled cars on tracks throughout the South
- William has also operated an 18-wheeler
- This vehicular experience, along with completing several racing schools, has given William a true feel for truck and car wrecks
- There are always a lot of physical dynamics in every truck and car crash—that can best be understood by a trained driver
Practice Areas Explained
William Gee III's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Gee III handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lafayette.
Car Accidents in Lafayette
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Wrongful Death in Lafayette
William Gee III is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →
Personal Injury in Lafayette
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 Gee III is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Product Liability in Lafayette
William Gee III is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Lafayette
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
William Gee III is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lafayette-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 Lafayette Choose William Gee III
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 Gee III's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Gee III brings 42+ 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 Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Cir, and Texas, William Gee III can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, William Gee III can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means William Gee III 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 Gee III Handles in Lafayette
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters William Gee III has experience with under Louisiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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