Atty. William Henry Narwold

Atty. William Henry Narwold

Bill Narwold has advocated for corporate accountability and fiduciary responsibility for nearly 40 years, representing consumers, governmental entities, unions and institutional investors. He litigates complex securities fraud, shareholder rights and consumer fraud lawsuits, as well as matters involving unfair trade practices, antitrust violations and whistleblower/qui tam claims.

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About William Henry Narwold at a glance

William Henry Narwold is a Member based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Motley Rice LLC. Their practice focuses on class action, whistleblower, litigation, and consumer. Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Colby College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations •American Bar Association •Connecticut Bar Foundation, Past President •Taxpayers Against Fraud •University of Connecticut Law School Foundation, past Board of Trustees member. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bill Narwold has advocated for corporate accountability and fiduciary responsibility for nearly 40 years, representing consumers, governmental entities, unions and institutional investors
  • He litigates complex securities fraud, shareholder rights and consumer fraud lawsuits, as well as matters involving unfair trade practices, antitrust violations and whistleblower/qui tam claims
  • Bill leads Motley Rice's securities and consumer fraud litigation teams and False Claim Act practice
  • He is also active in the firm’s appellate practice
  • His experience includes being involved in more than 200 appeals before the U.S
  • Supreme Court, U.S
  • Courts of Appeal and multiple state courts
  • Prior to joining Motley Rice in 2004, Bill directed corporate, securities, financial, and other complex litigation on behalf of private and commercial clients for 25 years at Cummings & Lockwood in Hartford, Connecticut, including 10 years as managing partner
  • Prior to his work in private practice, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Warren W. Eginton of the U.S
  • District Court, District of Connecticut from 1979-1981
  • Bill often acts as an arbitrator and mediator both privately and through the American Arbitration Association
  • He is a frequent speaker on legal matters, including class actions
  • Named one of 11 lawyers 'who made a difference' by The Connecticut Law Tribune, Bill is recognized as an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Bill has served the Hartford community with past involvements including the Greater Hartford Legal Assistance Foundation, Lawyers for Children America, and as President of the Connecticut Bar Foundation
  • For more than twenty years, Bill served as a Director and Chairman of Protein Sciences Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company in Meriden, Connecticut
  • Awards, Accolades & Recognitions Best Lawyers 2012-2026 Litigation-Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities Connecticut 2022-2026 Antitrust Law 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 Hartford, Conn. “Lawyer of the Year” Banking and Finance Connecticut Connecticut Super Lawyers Connecticut Super Lawyers and New England Super Lawyers lists 2009-2022 Securities litigation, Class action/mass torts Lawdragon 2019-2025 Lawdragon 500 Plaintiff Financial Lawyers Securities, Consumer Fraud, Antitrust & Whistleblower Litigation Connecticut Law Tribune 2022 Connecticut Legal Awards 'Distinguished Leaders' list Blog Posts April 18, 2012 Creating a more secure future Causes, Not Just Cases by: William H. Narwold News March 15, 2016 Motley Rice named to 2016 Plaintiffs’ Hot List: “Deep Benches, High Stakes” by: Motley Rice December 9, 2015 2015 Elite Trial Lawyers: Products Liability Firm of the Year by: Motley Rice

Practice Areas Explained

William Henry Narwold's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Where is William Henry Narwold's law office located?
William Henry Narwold's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Motley Rice LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Henry Narwold handle?
William Henry Narwold focuses on class action, whistleblower, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
Where did William Henry Narwold go to law school?
William Henry Narwold earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
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William Henry Narwold's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
Colby College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

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