Atty. William Gordon Lavery

Atty. William Gordon Lavery

William Gordon Lavery is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, creditors rights and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Elkhart Elkhart 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About William Gordon Lavery at a glance

William Gordon Lavery is a Member based in Elkhart, Indiana, practicing at Whisler & Lavery. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan (1982), Indiana (1985), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1985). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1982) and Indiana University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Elkhart City, Indiana State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Elkhart, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Gordon Lavery is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, creditors rights and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at Whisler & Lavery in Elkhart, IN

Practice Areas Explained

William Gordon Lavery's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Gordon Lavery handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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 Gordon Lavery is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Gordon Lavery is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Gordon Lavery is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Gordon Lavery is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Indiana →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William Gordon Lavery is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Elkhart are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Gordon Lavery

Where is William Gordon Lavery's law office located?
William Gordon Lavery's law practice is located in Elkhart, Indiana. The firm is Whisler & Lavery. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Gordon Lavery handle?
William Gordon Lavery focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has William Gordon Lavery practiced law?
William Gordon Lavery has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William Gordon Lavery go to law school?
William Gordon Lavery earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact William Gordon Lavery for a consultation?
You can contact William Gordon Lavery 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 Gordon Lavery received?
William Gordon Lavery's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1982
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Admitted: 1982
Indiana
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1985

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