Atty. William Harry Eckert

Atty. William Harry Eckert

William Harry Eckert is a lawyer practicing premises liability, arson and insurance fraud, admiralty and maritime law and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Gulfport Gulfport 38 Years Experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About William Harry Eckert at a glance

William Harry Eckert is a Partner based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Eckert & Tarleton LLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, theft, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1988) and Mississippi United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2007). Educated at Loyola University (J.D. Extern, 1987) and Tulane University (B.A. History, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Harry Eckert is a lawyer practicing premises liability, arson and insurance fraud, admiralty and maritime law and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Eckert & Tarleton LLC in Gulfport, MS and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Harry Eckert's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Harry Eckert 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 Harry Eckert is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Harry Eckert is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William Harry Eckert is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →

Theft & Property Crimes

William Harry Eckert is one of 5,268 theft attorneys indexed nationally. Browse theft attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Harry Eckert is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gulfport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Harry Eckert

Where is William Harry Eckert's law office located?
William Harry Eckert's law practice is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The firm is Eckert & Tarleton LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Harry Eckert handle?
William Harry Eckert focuses on personal injury, workers comp, slip & fall, theft, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William Harry Eckert practiced law?
William Harry Eckert has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William Harry Eckert go to law school?
William Harry Eckert earned their education at (J.D. Extern, 1987); (B.A. History, 1983).
How can I contact William Harry Eckert for a consultation?
You can contact William Harry Eckert 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 Harry Eckert received?
William Harry Eckert's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Extern
Loyola University
- 1987
B.A. History
Tulane University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1988
Mississippi United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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