$ 350-350 per hour
About William
Biography
Bill brings an in-depth knowledge of civil rights and employment law to the matters he handles for individuals and businesses. Bill served in the United States Army for 33 years (1976-2009), 7 years of service was on active duty.
He has extensive experience in Federal and State Court civil litigation, including insurance, privacy law and commercial transactions.
Practice Areas:
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law
- Litigation
Recent Representations:
- Brought suit against Chester County under the Fourteenth Amendment’s equal protection clause for denying women equal access to prison work release programs, resulting in fair compensation to the client, as well as the acceleration of the county’s plans to build a modern work release facility, a project that had repeatedly been pushed to the budget back burner until the county was sued.
- Represented the mayor of a local borough in a libel action against a newspaper, resulting in a landmark decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejecting the existence of a “neutral reportage” privilege for the media, which had been adopted in some other jurisdictions, under which a newspaper would have been licensed to repeat the defamatory comments of other public officials, regardless of how false they might be.
- Defended a multinational corporation in a Title VII sexual harassment and retaliation case where the EEOC had determined that unlawful discrimination and retaliation had taken place but, through careful presentation of facts, obtained a jury verdict exonerating the client.
- Successfully represented an employee being accused by a former employer after his resignation of wrongfully using confidential information in his new, competitive, business.
- Bill has been selected as a Top Lawyer by Main Line Today every year the magazine has published on the subject and a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since 2009.
- In addition to practicing as a JAG officer for 5 years, Bill served a total of 33 years in the Army and retired as a Colonel serving, among other places, in Iraq and Kosovo.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
40%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 47 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 48 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Bailey & Ehrenberg PLLC
120 North Church Street, Suite 206, West Chester, PA, 19380
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Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney
A 180 attitude and a HUGE RED FLAG
An appalling and unethical experience. This lawyer is entirely disorganized, repeatedly mixed me up with other clients, and moved forward on legal matters without even verifying if agreements were signed. He completely ignored phone calls, stonewalled basic questions, and refused to provide any accou...
William T. Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Methodical and stickler for detail and a gentleman at every level"
"I endorse this lawyer. He's the best at what he does."
"I have worked with Bill for many years and have referred him dozens of Employment cases. Bill is one of the most, if not the most, knowledgeable and experienced Employment Law litigators in this area. Bill knows the law and fights hard to win justice for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent for ethical standards and legal ability, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Bronze Star Medal, United States Army
2005
Iraq Campaign Medal, United States Army
1999
NATO Medal, North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Bailey & Ehrenberg PLLC
2002 - 2017
Attorney, MacElree Harvey Ltd
1984 - 2002
Partner, Legg & Wilson
1979 - 1984
Captain, United States Army
Associations
2013 - Present
Chester County Bar FoundationBoard member
2006 - Present
West Chester Area Senior CenterBoard Member
1984 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
West Chester Area Senior Center
Past President
West Chester Daybreak Lions Club
Past President
West Whiteland Township Zoning Hearing Board
Past Member
2016 - 2016
Chester County Bar AssociationPresident
2014 - 2016
Chester County Bar AssociationVice President
2010 - 2011
West Chester Daybreak Lions ClubBoard President
2008 - 2009
West Chester Area Senior CenterBoard President
Education
1979
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
The Citadel
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
N/A
MacElree Harvey
New Employee Protections Included in Health Care Reform
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MacElree Harvey
Legal Issues Can Arise with Reduction in Force
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MacElree Harvey
Key Actions to Avoid When Terminating an Employee
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MacElree Harvey
Employers Must Convert to New Form I-9
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MacElree Harvey
Ten Questions Not to Ask in an Interview
Languages
English