Atty. William Scott Lavelle

Atty. William Scott Lavelle

William Scott Lavelle is a lawyer practicing insurance law, litigation, personal injury law and 1 other area of law. William has been licensed for 46 years.

Athens Athens 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About William Scott Lavelle at a glance

William Scott Lavelle is a personal injury, litigation, government, and insurance attorney based in Athens, Ohio. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Athens, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Scott Lavelle is a lawyer practicing insurance law, litigation, personal injury law and 1 other area of law
  • William has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices in Athens, OH

Practice Areas Explained

William Scott Lavelle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Scott Lavelle 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 Scott Lavelle is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

William Scott Lavelle is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William Scott Lavelle is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Insurance Law

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

William Scott Lavelle is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Scott Lavelle

Where is William Scott Lavelle's law office located?
William Scott Lavelle's law practice is located in Athens, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Scott Lavelle handle?
William Scott Lavelle focuses on personal injury, litigation, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has William Scott Lavelle practiced law?
William Scott Lavelle has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
How can I contact William Scott Lavelle for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Scott Lavelle received?
William Scott Lavelle's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1980

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