Atty. William Wheatley

Atty. William Wheatley

William Wheatley is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, dog bites and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Connecticut College in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Providence Providence 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About William Wheatley at a glance

William Wheatley is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Law Office of William L. Wheatley PC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1992), Massachusetts (1993), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1993), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1997). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1992) and Connecticut College (B.A., 1987). Active member of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Wheatley is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, dog bites and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Connecticut College in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • William practices at Law Office of William L. Wheatley PC in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

William Wheatley's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Wheatley is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Rhode Island →

Wrongful Death

William Wheatley is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Rhode Island →

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 Wheatley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William Wheatley is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Rhode Island →

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

William Wheatley is one of 8,510 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

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

Looking for additional Rhode Island attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Providence or all attorneys in Rhode Island.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Wheatley

Where is William Wheatley's law office located?
William Wheatley's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Law Office of William L. Wheatley PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Wheatley handle?
William Wheatley focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, dog bites. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has William Wheatley practiced law?
William Wheatley has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William Wheatley go to law school?
William Wheatley earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William Wheatley for a consultation?
You can contact William Wheatley 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.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1992
B.A.
Connecticut College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1992
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997

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