William Edward Winingham Jr.

William Edward Winingham Jr.

also known as Bill Winingham

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products, Insurance, Wrongful Death

2859 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Personal injury claims arise when a person is physically injured or suffers from emotional anguish or trauma due to the negligent or intentional acts of others.

40 years

50%
Defective and Dangerous Products 30%

Products liability deals with injuries sustained by the use of dangerous or defective products. Manufacturers, distributors and resellers have a responsibility to deliver products free from defect and to make good faith efforts to assume that responsibility if their products are found to be defective.

40 years

30%
Insurance 10%

Insurance Bad Faith claims usually arise out of a dispute between the insurance company and a claimant over the obligations of the insurance company to pay a claim under the terms of the policy contract.

40 years

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

A wrongful death is legally defined as a death caused by the misconduct or negligence of another person or legal entity, such as a commercial company. A wrongful death can be the result of a number of circumstances, such as aircraft or automobile accidents, drunk driving, defectively designed products, failure to diagnose a fatal disease, construction of an unsafe building or criminal activity.

40 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 46 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1979

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Wilson Kehoe Winingham LLC

2859 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208

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William Edward Winingham Jr.'s Reviews

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1 Client Review

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Posted by Meghan | October 31, 2014

Exceptional Lawyer and Staff

Mr. Winningham performed exceptionally on my case. My case was difficult and seemed to be never-ending, though Mr. Winningham never gave up. He and his exceptional staff not only worked diligently to get my family what we deserve, but they also showed my family the upmost care and concern. My childre...n and I were treated like family in Mr. Winningham's office from day one. He and his staff worked hard to settle our case with the best outcome for my family. Mr. Winningham and his staff were a blessing after the tragic passing of my late husband.

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William Edward Winingham Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Pearcy

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Bill and I opposed each other on a major personal injury case that he brought against my client. He embodies the definition of professional and has excellent relationships throughout the Indianapolis legal community. His legal knowledge and experience in personal injury is unmatched. Bill is committed to his clients and he gets them the best results allowed for under the law. Highly recommended!"

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Alexander Limontes

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a great lawyer with the experience to get his clients results."

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Justin Bowen

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Bill Winingham is one of the giants in the PI world in the midwest. He and his partner Bruce Kehoe are very well known to be tough, fair, formidable opponents. Their sustained success speaks for itself. He is exceedingly well-regarded among his peers. I recommend Bill without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers

2012

Indianapolis Product Liability Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyers, Indiana Super Lawyers

2011

Top 10 Indiana Super Lawyer, Indiana Super Lawyers

2010

Indianapolis Product Liability Lawyer of the Year 2009, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

2009

Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2006

Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2005

Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2004

Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

2001

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

N/A

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Partner, Wilson Kehoe Winingham LLC

2011 - 2014

Member, Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission

1982 - 1985

Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorneys Office for Southern District of Indiana

1979 - 1982

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Marion County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

2009 - Present

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Foundation

Chairman of Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Foundation

Member

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

Indianapolis Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jane Doe v. Chevrolet

Settlement for the Plaintiff

Jane Doe v. Anonymous Trucking Co.

Settlement for the Plaintiff

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Education

1979

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Indiana University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

"How to Find the Courthouse" Working with Judges and Courts

2009

Indianapolis Bar Association

Use of Computer Animation, Simulation and Video in Settlement, Mediation & Trial

2008

ITLA

Neuropsychological Diagnosis in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Cases

2008

Indianapolis Bar Association

Removal and Remand

2008

Indianapolis Bar Association

Presenting Powerful Trial Graphics

2006

ITLA

Use of Video, Computer Animation and Models

2005

ITLA

Using Mock Trials and Focus Groups

2004

ITLA

Bad Faith Litigation in Indiana

2004

ICLEF

Wrongful Death in Indiana

2003

National Business Institute, Inc.

Indiana Bad Faith Litigation

2002

ICLEF

64 Tips for Punitive Damages

2000

ITLA

Surviving Daubert Issues in Federal Court

1996

ICLEF

Expert Evidence Under Rule 702 and Daubert

1995

National Business Institute, Inc.

Bad Faith Litigation

1993

National Business Institute, Inc.

Plaintiff's Perspective in Personal Injury Litigation Practice in Indiana

1993

ICLEF

Dealing with Expert Witnesses

1992

Indianapolis Bar Association

Plaintiff's Perspective in Premises Liability Cases

1990

Professional Education Systems, Inc.

Depositions: Strategies, Tactics & Mechanics

1989

ITLA

Nursing Services Provided to the Plaintiff by Family Members - The Neglected Damage Element

1989

ICLEF

Working with the Grieving Client

Languages

English

Spanish

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