Atty. William Joseph Cahill

Atty. William Joseph Cahill

William Joseph Cahill is a lawyer practicing adoption law, medical malpractice, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

West Burlington West Burlington 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William Joseph Cahill at a glance

William Joseph Cahill is a Partner based in West Burlington, Iowa, practicing at Hirsch, Adams, Putnam, Cahill & Wiley, P.L.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1977). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1977) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Des Moines County (President, 1996-1997) and Iowa State Bar Associations Iowa Defense Counsel Association. Serands clients in West Burlington, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Joseph Cahill is a lawyer practicing adoption law, medical malpractice, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at Hirsch, Adams, Putnam, Cahill & Wiley, P.L.C. in West Burlington, IA

Practice Areas Explained

William Joseph Cahill's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William Joseph Cahill is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Iowa →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William Joseph Cahill is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Iowa →

Wrongful Death

William Joseph Cahill is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Iowa →

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 Joseph Cahill is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

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

William Joseph Cahill is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Joseph Cahill

Where is William Joseph Cahill's law office located?
William Joseph Cahill's law practice is located in West Burlington, Iowa. The firm is Hirsch, Adams, Putnam, Cahill & Wiley, P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Joseph Cahill handle?
William Joseph Cahill focuses on wills, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has William Joseph Cahill practiced law?
William Joseph Cahill has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Joseph Cahill go to law school?
William Joseph Cahill earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William Joseph Cahill for a consultation?
You can contact William Joseph Cahill 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 Joseph Cahill received?
William Joseph Cahill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1977
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1977

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