Atty. William Rex Coffey

Atty. William Rex Coffey

William Rex Coffey is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, patent services: counseling, prosecution and litigation and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Evansville in 1959, and has been licensed for 62 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 62 yrs experience 62 year
Call (317) 533-5294 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Rex Coffey at a glance

William Rex Coffey is an Of Counsel based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on business, ip, trade secrets, and litigation. Educated at Indiana University - Indianapolis (J.D., 1963) and University of Evansville (B.S., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Rex Coffey is a lawyer practicing corporate, intellectual property, patent services: counseling, prosecution and litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Evansville in 1959, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • William practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

William Rex Coffey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Rex Coffey 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.

William Rex Coffey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Rex Coffey is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

Trade Secrets

William Rex Coffey is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

William Rex Coffey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

Looking for additional Indiana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Indianapolis or all attorneys in Indiana.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Rex Coffey

Where is William Rex Coffey's law office located?
William Rex Coffey's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Rex Coffey handle?
William Rex Coffey focuses on business, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has William Rex Coffey practiced law?
William Rex Coffey has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did William Rex Coffey go to law school?
William Rex Coffey earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.S., 1959).
How can I contact William Rex Coffey for a consultation?
You can contact William Rex Coffey 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 Rex Coffey received?
William Rex Coffey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University - Indianapolis
- 1963
B.S.
University of Evansville
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.