Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law, blue-chip academics & BigLaw pedigree, 30+ yrs experience.
If I could give Mr. Dyer 6 stars, I would.
- Christine, a Mediation client
A good lawyer for out-of-the-ordinary lawsuits
- Mark, a Personal Injury client
Overview
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Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (1%-99%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (120 minutes), Hourly ($1-$450/hour), Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
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With blue-chip law school credentials and a Fifth Circuit judicial clerkship under my belt, I spent the first half of my career to date practicing at large... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Christine,
2011-01-17
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
I was involved in an emotionally and financially draining civil lawsuit with my commercial landlord. The lawsuit dragged on for nearly two years. My...
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Posted by:
Mark,
2011-01-17
about 1 year ago.
Client Review:
Helped me in a really odd case -- one that is so unusual that if I provide details it would be recognizable. He nailed the strategy of the plaintiff'...
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Peer Endorsements
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I have worked with Mr. Dyer on many cases. His courtroom, legal analysis, advocacy and writing skills are superior. I place him in the top 5...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Floreani
, Wimberley (TX), About 3 years ago
Bill Dyer is a ferocious trial lawyer with a razor-sharp intellect. His ability to immerse himself in the micro-details of a case is one of Bill's...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Grant Scheiner
, Houston (TX), About 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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31 years since William J. Dyer was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1980 |
03/09/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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Principal at
Law Office of William J. Dyer
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2006–present
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Of Counsel at
Broemer & Associates
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2005–2006
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Of Counsel at
Weisblatt & Associates
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2002–2005
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Principal at
Law Office of William J. Dyer
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2001–2002
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Of Counsel at
Strong, Pipkin, Bissell & Ledyard
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1999–2001
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Principal at
Law Office of William J. Dyer
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1993–1999
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Shareholder at
Thompson & Knight
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1992–1993
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Partner at
Weil Gotshal & Manges
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1989–1991
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Associate at
Weil Gotshal & Manges
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1988–1988
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Associate at
Baker Botts
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1981–1987
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Law Clerk at
Judge Carolyn D. King, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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1980–1981
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Summer Associate at
Sullivan & Cromwell
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1980–1980
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Summer Associate at
Thompson & Knight
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1979–1979
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Summer Associate at
Baker Botts
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1979–1979
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Summer Associate at
Graves, Dougherty, Hearon, Moody & Garwood
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1978–1978
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Texas School of Law |
Law |
JD with High Honors (top 5%) |
1980 |
| University of Texas at Austin |
Plan II Interdisciplinary Honors Program |
BA with High Honors |
1977 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Board Certified - Civil Trial |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
2010 |
| Outstanding Participant |
National Institute for Trial Advocacy, National Session |
1985 |
| Chancellor (top 16 students) |
Chancellors Society, Texas Law School |
1980 |
| Member (top 10% of class) |
Order of the Coif, Texas Law School |
1980 |
| American Jurisprudence Award in Advanced Constitutional Law |
West Publishing Co. |
1979 |
| American Jurisprudence Award in Business Associations |
West Publishing Co. |
1978 |
| American Jurisprudence Award in Torts |
West Publishing Co. |
1978 |
| Special Honors in Plan II |
Plan II Interdisciplinary Honors Program |
1977 |
| Outstanding Student Award |
Cactus (UT-Austin Yearbook) |
1977 |
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Associations
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College of the State Bar of Texas |
2009-present
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Bar of the United States Supreme Court |
1991-present
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Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
1988-present
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Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
1988-present
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Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas |
1988-present
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HBA Litigation Section |
1981-present
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Houston Bar Association |
1981-present
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Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
1980-present
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Bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit |
1980-present
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Bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit |
1980-present
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State Bar of Texas |
1980-present
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| Book Review Editor, Member |
Texas Law Review |
1978-1980
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| Trumpet Section Leader, Member |
Longhorn Band |
1975-1979
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Phi Beta Kappa |
1977
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Phi Kappa Phi |
1977
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 14
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Cases
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Outcome: Secured defense verdict after jury trial
Outcome: Won injunction hearing, leading to quick dismissal
Outcome: Secured excellent confidential settlement
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Insurance-Generated Ethical Concerns in Civil Litigation |
South Texas College of Law's Texas Insurance Law Symposium - Houston |
2009 |
| Insurance-Generated Ethical Concerns in Civil Litigation |
South Texas College of Law's "Just Ethics" CLE Luncheon Series - Houston |
2009 |
| The Tactical Use – and Misuse – of Motions to Disqualify |
South Texas College of Law's Third Annual Seminar on Advanced Business Litigation - Houston |
1990 |
| The Tactical Use – and Misuse – of Motions to Disqualify |
South Texas College of Law's Third Annual Seminar on Advanced Business Litigation - Dallas |
1989 |
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