Atty. William Richard Coppel

Atty. William Richard Coppel

William Richard Coppel is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, wrongful death law, automobile law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Fenton Fenton 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About William Richard Coppel at a glance

William Richard Coppel is a wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, and motorcycle attorney based in Fenton, Michigan. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1971), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1975), and North Carolina (Inactive) (1998). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1971) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Director President, Genesee County and North Carolina Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Michigan Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Genesee County Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Fenton, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Richard Coppel is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, wrongful death law, automobile law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices in Fenton, MI

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard Coppel's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

William Richard Coppel is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →

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 Richard Coppel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

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

William Richard Coppel is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Motorcycle Accidents

William Richard Coppel is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Richard Coppel

Where is William Richard Coppel's law office located?
William Richard Coppel's law practice is located in Fenton, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard Coppel handle?
William Richard Coppel focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, real estate, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has William Richard Coppel practiced law?
William Richard Coppel has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William Richard Coppel go to law school?
William Richard Coppel earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.B.A., 1966).
How can I contact William Richard Coppel for a consultation?
You can contact William Richard Coppel 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 Richard Coppel received?
William Richard Coppel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1971
B.B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1966

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998

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