Atty. William Patrick Gavin

Atty. William Patrick Gavin

William Patrick Gavin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, federal employers liability act, toxic tort and 7 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from St.

Belleville Belleville 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (618) 418-4409

Profile Summary

About William Patrick Gavin at a glance

William Patrick Gavin is a Member based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Gavin Law Firm. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District (1982), Tennessee (2009), and Arkansas (2012). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1980) and St. Louis University (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St, Louis St, and Clair County (Director, 1984-1985), Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Serves clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Patrick Gavin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, federal employers liability act, toxic tort and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from St. Louis University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices at Gavin Law Firm in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Patrick Gavin's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Patrick Gavin is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Patrick Gavin is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

William Patrick Gavin is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

William Patrick Gavin is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Patrick Gavin

Where is William Patrick Gavin's law office located?
William Patrick Gavin's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is Gavin Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Patrick Gavin handle?
William Patrick Gavin focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Patrick Gavin practiced law?
William Patrick Gavin has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William Patrick Gavin go to law school?
William Patrick Gavin earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
How can I contact William Patrick Gavin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Patrick Gavin received?
William Patrick Gavin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1980
A.B.
St. Louis University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. District
Admitted: 1982
Tennessee
Admitted: 2009
Arkansas
Admitted: 2012

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