Atty. William J. Gamble, Jr.

Atty. William J. Gamble, Jr.

Will Gamble practices in the area of construction, tort and commercial litigation. His commercial practice involves litigating and advising business clients on corporate disputes, officer and director fiduciary liability, shareholder claims, breach of contract, breach of warranty, deceptive trade practices, consumer protection, fraud, professional liability and bad faith claims.

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Profile Summary

About William J. Gamble, Jr. at a glance

William J. Gamble, Jr. is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Mobile, Alabama, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida and Alabama, Alabama. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1999) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Will Gamble practices in the area of construction, tort and commercial litigation
  • His commercial practice involves litigating and advising business clients on corporate disputes, officer and director fiduciary liability, shareholder claims, breach of contract, breach of warranty, deceptive trade practices, consumer protection, fraud, professional liability and bad faith claims
  • His practice also focuses on personal injury claims, including defense of products liability, premises liability, wrongful death, automobile accidents, trucking accidents, worker’s compensation and health care claims
  • In the insurance context, Will represents insurance companies in declaratory judgment actions and defense of bad faith claims
  • He actively defends cases involving claims of outrage, whether that involves insurer’s handling of worker’s compensation matters, the burial and cemetery/funeral home context, off-site water and sediment pollution claims, or individuals engaging in intentional torts
  • He also regularly defends construction defect claims, including defense of developers, manufacturers, professional engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, and equipment suppliers
  • Will currently serves as a member of the firm's Operations Committee
  • He is registered on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster and was a partner with Lyons, Pipes & Cook in Mobile prior to joining Phelps Dunbar

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Gamble, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J. Gamble, Jr.

Where is William J. Gamble, Jr.'s law office located?
William J. Gamble, Jr.'s law practice is located in Mobile, Alabama. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Gamble, Jr. handle?
William J. Gamble, Jr. focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did William J. Gamble, Jr. go to law school?
William J. Gamble, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact William J. Gamble, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William J. Gamble, Jr. received?
William J. Gamble, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2019-2021), Commercial Litigation (2020-2021),; Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1999
B.A.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1995

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2019-2021), Commercial Litigation (2020-2021),
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Stars list,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2013)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, Florida
Alabama, Alabama

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