Atty. William H. Horton
EXPERIENCE Bill Horton has been trying lawsuits for over 40 years. He primarily practices in the areas of business and commercial disputes, employment law, and real estate cases.
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William H. Horton is a Board of Directors, Chair of the Business & Commercial Litigation Sections based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and litigation. Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Oakland University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships • State Bar of Michigan •fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- EXPERIENCE Bill Horton has been trying lawsuits for over 40 years
- He primarily practices in the areas of business and commercial disputes, employment law, and real estate cases
- Many cases are related to the automobile industry
- Bill is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the premier association of trial lawyers in North America
- He has tried dozens of lawsuits to verdict, including nine in one year
- In business litigation, Bill has tried numerous shareholder disputes, claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-competition agreements, and other competitive disputes
- He has published articles and spoken on these topics a number of times
- Bill has been involved in the licensure, protection, and litigation surrounding a number of software and other intellectual property developments
- He is the former Chairperson of the State Bar Information Technology Law Section
- Bill became involved in a water access dispute many years ago and has since handled dozens of cases involving riparian rights in many trial courts, the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court
- Bill has an “AV” Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, (the highest ranking by peers for ethical standards and legal ability) certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers
- Distinctions Peer Reviewed best lawyers: Recognized since 2011 Selected to Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2023 top lawyers: Recognized since 2010 top attorney Recognized since 2014 Michigan’s ‘Go To Lawyers’ for Business Law News / blog GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Sep 10, 2025 Adam Levitsky, Alexander Lebedinski, Anthony Chubb, Bruce W. Haffey, Courtney Q. Moore, David Occhiuto, Donald K. Warwick, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Katherine Ross, Keela Johnson, Kenneth B. Chapie, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Samantha Faulkner, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026GMH is proud to announce that numerous attorneys from our Troy office have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
- These honors
- WILLIAM H. HORTON ADMITTED TO AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS Mar 17, 2025 Firm News, News, Recognitions, William H. Horton Troy, MI, 03/17/2025 - William H. Horton has become a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the premier association of trial lawyers in North America
- The induction ceremony at which Mr. Horton became a fellow took place recently before an audience of... 26 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C
- Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers Aug 29, 2024 Adam Levitsky, Anthony Chubb, Bruce W. Haffey, Dennis M. Rauss, Donald K. Warwick, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John A. Anderson, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Katherine Ross, Keela Johnson, Kenneth B. Chapie, Lauren Studley, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton 26 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C
- Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients and Ones to Watch in America August 29, 2024 -- Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce that 23 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of... 21 GMH Attorneys named to 2024 Best Lawyers List Aug 29, 2023 Adam Levitsky, Bruce W. Haffey, Dennis M. Rauss, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John A. Anderson, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Keela Johnson, Lauren Studley, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton 21 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. lawyers named to 2024 Best Lawyers list
- Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named the following lawyers from Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton as The Best Lawyers in
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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